Carpathian bellflower

Campanula carpatica 'White Clips' is the white-flowered companion to the popular 'Blue Clips', and it is just as good in its own quieter way. Large, upward-facing white bell flowers cover the compact plant for weeks through summer, the clean white petals giving it a crisp, fresh quality that fits naturally into both modern and traditional garden settings.

'White Clips' produces wide, open, cup-shaped flowers in pure white — slightly larger than you might expect for such a compact plant. They open fully in good light, sitting upright and catching every ray of sun available. The foliage is bright green and slightly heart-shaped, forming a neat mound that provides a good backdrop to the white flowers. This is a plant that looks particularly elegant in white garden schemes, alongside silver-grey foliage plants, or mixed with blue and purple companions where the white adds contrast and freshness. In containers, the clean white flowers look smart and considered.

Like 'Blue Clips', 'White Clips' is a compact, low-growing mound reaching 15 to 20 cm in height and spreading steadily wider over time. It suits rockeries, path edges, container planting, and front-of-border positions. Supplied at 20 cm in a 9 cm pot, it is quick to establish and will flower well in its first season.

Prefers a sunny to lightly shaded position. Full sun produces the best flowering, but it adapts well to partial shade. Well-drained soil is important — it is an alpine species that prefers free-draining conditions and will not tolerate sitting in waterlogged soil over winter. Sandy, loamy, or improved clay soils all work well. Rockeries and raised beds with sharp drainage are perfect placements.

Deadhead regularly to keep the flowers coming through summer. A trim back after the first main flush encourages new buds and extends the season. Water during dry spells and feed once in spring with a general balanced fertiliser. Mulch lightly in autumn in colder areas. Divide established clumps every few years to maintain vigour and flowering. Very straightforward overall — it rewards basic attention reliably.

White flowers in a garden have an almost magical quality — they catch low light, brighten shaded spots, and make colours around them look more vivid. 'White Clips' does all of that from a compact, easy-going little plant that asks for very little in return. Whether you are creating a pure white planting scheme or just want something clean and cheerful to fill a gap at the front of a border, this campanula delivers it with genuine style.

• Pure White Blooms: Large, crisp white cup flowers that brighten any planting combination.
• Long Flowering Season: Blooms freely through summer with regular deadheading.
• Perfect for White Garden Schemes: A natural choice for all-white or silver-and-white planting designs.
• Compact and Tidy: Neat, self-supporting habit that requires no staking or structural intervention.
• Great With Blue Clips: Plant them together for a classic blue-and-white colour combination.

Campanula carpatica 'White Clips' is the kind of plant every well-stocked garden needs in its front row. Clean white flowers, compact habit, and a reliable summer performance. Simple as that.

Size at dispatch: 20 cm in height, and comes in a 9 cm pot
Care level: Medium
Pet safety: Non-toxic to cats and dogs. We still recommend discouraging pets from eating any plant.