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Campanula Carpatica 'Blue Clips'

Tussock Bellflower 'Blue Clips'

A compact, long-blooming bellflower valued for its deep blue, upward-facing flowers, tidy clumping habit, and excellent border performance. Large, starry bell-shaped blooms appear in late spring and continue into early summer, with repeat flowering encouraged by deadheading.

Growth is dense and uniform, forming a neat mound that holds its shape well without spreading aggressively.

Growing Conditions



Light: Full sun to part shade (best flowering in full sun)



Soil: Moist, well-drained; prefers fertile soils



Water: Average; drought tolerant once established



Shape: Compact, clumping habit



Cold Hardiness: Excellent winter tolerance



Hardiness



USDA Zones: 3a–8b



Mature Size



Width: 12–18 in



Height: 12–18 in



Features



Rich blue, upward-facing bell-shaped flowers



Long bloom period with rebloom potential



Compact, uniform growth



Attracts: Pollinators (bees)



Landscape Uses



Perennial borders



Rock gardens



Containers



Mass plantings and edging



Why Growers Choose It



Consistent, intense blue flower color



Compact habit ideal for tight spaces



Reliable performance with minimal maintenanc

Plant type
Perennial
Height
12-18''
Width
12"-18"
Hardiness zones
3–8
Sunlight
Full sun to part shade
Growth rate
Moderate
Bloom time
Early Summer, Late Spring
Flower color
Blue
Fall color
Dark Spring Green
Attracts
Bees
Soil
Moist well-drained, Normal
Landscape use
Container
Shape
Spreading
Drought tolerant
No