Botanical Name: Campanula carpatica ‘White Clips’

Common Name: Campanula, Carpathian Bellflower

Hardiness Zone: Perennial in Zones 3–8

Size: 6–8" Tall × 12–18" Spread

Growth Habit: Compact, Mounding, Clump-Forming Habit

Sunlight: Full Sun to Partial Shade

Soil: Well-Drained Soil; Performs Best in Average to Slightly Rich Soils

Water Needs: Moderate; Prefers Even Moisture, Drought Tolerant Once Established

Bloom Season: Late Spring through Early Summer (Occasional Light Rebloom)

Fertilizer: Light Feeding with a Balanced Fertilizer

Features: Pure White, Upward-Facing Bell-Shaped Blooms, Dense Flower Display, Excellent Cold Hardiness, Classic Perennial Performance

Uses: Ideal for Borders, Rock Gardens, Edging, Groundcover Plantings, and Containers

Patent: ❌ Not Patented

Propagation: ✔ Can Be Propagated

See our complete Campanula Plant Guide for more in-depth care details.

More About Campanula ‘White Clips’

Campanula ‘White Clips’ is a classic Carpathian bellflower known for its clean white blooms and tidy, low-growing habit. The upward-facing, cup-shaped flowers rise just above compact green foliage, creating a soft yet structured look that works beautifully in borders, rock gardens, and along pathways. Its neutral white coloring makes it especially easy to pair with a wide range of companion plants.

Unlike newer hybrid series bred for extended bloom, ‘White Clips’ follows a more traditional perennial rhythm—flowering heavily in late spring and early summer before settling into a clean, attractive mound of foliage. Its reliability, cold hardiness, and well-behaved growth have made it a long-standing favorite in perennial gardens.

Why We Like It (Our Trials)

In our trials, Campanula ‘White Clips’ has proven to be a dependable, no-nonsense perennial. It establishes steadily, maintains a compact shape without flopping, and returns reliably each year with consistent bloom timing. Once established, it tolerates short dry periods and requires very little maintenance beyond basic care.

We especially appreciate its design value. The crisp white flowers brighten darker planting areas and soften hardscape features like stone borders and retaining walls. It blends effortlessly into mixed perennial beds and works equally well as a subtle filler or a clean edging plant.

White Clips vs. Other Campanula Varieties

Compared to newer selections like Rapido White, ‘White Clips’ blooms slightly later and with a more traditional growth pattern. Rapido White offers earlier flowering and a more uniform, refined habit, while White Clips provides a classic, time-tested performance that many gardeners prefer for perennial borders.

Compared to Campanula Blue Clips, ‘White Clips’ offers the same compact, clump-forming habit and tidy growth that make both varieties ideal for structured borders, containers, and clean garden edges. Where they differ is in visual effect—White Clips delivers a brighter, lighter presence that lifts shaded areas and softens stonework, while Blue Clips reads cooler and more saturated, creating stronger contrast against foliage and darker companions. For gardeners seeking a reliable white Campanula with proven longevity, ‘White Clips’ remains an excellent choice.