Northwest Blooms · Groundcovers
Campanula carpatica ‘White Clips’
White Clips Carpathian Bellflower
- Family
- Campanulaceae
- Height
- 6 to 8 inches
- Width
- 8 to 12 inches, compact and mounding
- Flower color
- Pure white, bell-shaped flowers
- Foliage color
- Green, heart-shaped leaves
- Bloom time
- Early summer to late summer
- Light
- Full sun to partial shade
- Water
- Moderate
- Maintenance
- Low
- Growing zone
- USDA zones 3 to 8
- Wildlife
- Attracts butterflies and bees
About this plant
Campanula carpatica 'White Clips', commonly known as Carpathian Bellflower, is a compact, clump-forming perennial known for its profusion of pure white, cup-shaped flowers. Blooming from early to mid-summer, these elegant blooms sit above a cushion of bright green, heart-shaped leaves, creating a striking contrast. The flowers are long-lasting and often rebloom, bringing a fresh, clean look to rock gardens, borders, or containers.
Native to the Carpathian Mountains of Central Europe, 'White Clips' is a popular cultivar bred for its compact form and reliable blooming. The plant's low-growing, mounding habit makes it ideal for edging or filling small spaces, and its tidy appearance is a favorite among gardeners looking for an easy-to-maintain perennial.
Works well in
Pollinator Gardens · Containers · Borders · Rock Gardens
Companion plants
Candytuft · Rockroses · Lavender · Dwarf junipers · Sea thrifts · Creeping phlox
Design tip
Position this compact bellflower where its crisp white blooms can provide visual pauses between more colorful plantings. These quiet moments keep mixed borders from feeling overly busy, giving surrounding flower colors greater impact while creating a balanced, harmonious composition.
Where to see it
This plant can be seen at the Bellevue Botanical Garden.
