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Campanula carpatica 'Blaue Clips' (Tussock bellflower 'Blaue Clips')
1 hour care
per year
per year
0.3m
Max height
Max height
0.3m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Campanula carpatica 'Blaue Clips'
Other names
Tussock bellflower 'Blaue Clips', Campanula carpatica 'Blue Clips', Campanula 'Blue Chip'
Genus
Campanula Campanula
Variety or Cultivar
'Blaue Clips' _ 'Blaue Clips' is a compact, mound-forming, deciduous perennial with heart-shaped, toothed, dark green leaves and upturned, open bell-shaped, purple-blue flowers from late spring to early autumn.
Campanula carpatica 'Blaue Clips' is: Deciduous
Habit
Compact, Cushion or Mound Forming
Flower
Blue, Purple in Spring; Purple, Blue in Summer; Purple, Blue in Autumn
Foliage
Light green in Spring; Light green in Summer; Light green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Leaf spot , Powdery mildew , Rust Leaf spot , Powdery mildew , Rust
General care
Propagation methods
Basal cuttings, Seed
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Where to grow
Campanula carpatica 'Blaue Clips' (Tussock bellflower 'Blaue Clips') will reach a height of 0.3m and a spread of 0.3m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, Between paving stones, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Edging, Garden edging, Gravel, Ground Cover, Low Maintenance, Rock
Cultivation
Grow in moist but well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Does not tolerate wet winter conditions.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Campanula carpatica 'Blaue Clips'
Other names
Tussock bellflower 'Blaue Clips', Campanula carpatica 'Blue Clips', Campanula 'Blue Chip'
Genus
Campanula Campanula
Variety or Cultivar
'Blaue Clips' _ 'Blaue Clips' is a compact, mound-forming, deciduous perennial with heart-shaped, toothed, dark green leaves and upturned, open bell-shaped, purple-blue flowers from late spring to early autumn.
Native to
Garden origin
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Compact, Cushion or Mound Forming
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Colour
Flower
Blue, Purple in Spring; Purple, Blue in Summer; Purple, Blue in Autumn
Foliage
Light green in Spring; Light green in Summer; Light green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Specific diseases
Leaf spot , Powdery mildew , Rust
General care
Propagation methods
Basal cuttings, Seed
Monthly care advice
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Where to grow
Campanula carpatica 'Blaue Clips' (Tussock bellflower 'Blaue Clips') will reach a height of 0.3m and a spread of 0.3m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, Between paving stones, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Edging, Garden edging, Gravel, Ground Cover, Low Maintenance, Rock
Cultivation
Grow in moist but well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Does not tolerate wet winter conditions.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5, Zone 4, Zone 3
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may 2011 (25/07/2011)
25 july 2011 (25/07/2011)
20 May 2012 (23/05/2012)
1 april 12 (01/04/2012)
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| Exposure: | Exposed, Sheltered | Tell us... |
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