Campanula carpatica 'Blue clips' - Carpathian Harebell
🌿 Characteristics
Type: Herbaceous flowering perennial
Common name: Bellflower
Scientific name: Campanula 'Blue Clips'
Foliage color: Medium green, lanceolate and dense, forming a compact clump
Flower color: Sky blue, small and bell-shaped, clustered in spikes
Mature height: 0.25–0.40 m
Mature width: 0.25–0.35 m
Habit: Upright and bushy, ideal for beds and borders
Flowering period: May to September
Exposure: Full sun to partial shade
Watering needs: Moderate, prefers cool but well-drained soil
Soil type: Well-drained, fertile, slightly acidic to neutral
Hardiness zone: Zone 3 to 8
Drought tolerance: Good once established
Nectar-producing plant: Yes
Attracts pollinators: Yes, especially bees and butterflies
Toxicity to animals: Non-toxic
✂️ Care
Plant in full sun to partial shade in fertile, well-drained soil. Water regularly at planting to encourage root establishment, then maintain moderate humidity during growth. Deadhead spent flowers to prolong blooming and encourage branching.
This hardy and reliable perennial requires little maintenance and no winter protection. Perfect for beds, borders, cottage gardens, and floral arrangements, it offers elegant and abundant blooms from spring to fall.

