Horned Rampion. A tufted alpine with narrow leaves and rounded clusters of violet-blue flowers. Max Height 40cm. Max Spread 30cm. Flowers June to July. Full sun. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Phyteuma scheuchzeri
A tufted alpine with narrow leaves and rounded clusters of violet-blue flowers.
Category: Alpines
Additional information
Generic | Phyteuma |
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Species | scheuchzeri |
Varietry | |
Common Name | Horned Rampion |
Flower Colour | violet, blue |
Soil | Fertile |
Aspect | Full sun |
Foliage | Herbaceous |
Height | 40cm |
Family | Campanulaceae |
Spread | 30cm |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Rosette-forming |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | green |
Flowers From | June, July |
Colour Fruit | |
Fruits When | |
Moisture | Well drained |
Protection | |
Hardiness | Hardy |
Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
Care | Keep moist in first year |
Border | Rock garden |
Toxicity | |
Pruning | |
Pruning Time | |
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Maintenance | |
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