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Phyteuma nigrum | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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Phyteuma nigrum

Phyteuma nigrum

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Genus: Phyteuma
Family: Campanulaceae

About this plant

A small alpine perennial to a height of 30cm, with a basal rosette of narrow heart-shaped green leaves and deep spiky-looking, but soft, blue-purple cone-shaped flowers on long stems in summer

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClaySandyLoam

AcidAlkaline

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Neutral

Moisture

Well Drained

Aspect

South FacingNorth FacingEast FacingWest Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Ideal for rock garden or scree in well drained soil in sun or part shade

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by seed in autumn in sheltered position or cold frame

Pests

May be susceptible to damage by slugs and snails

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground CoverHedging ScreensWall Side BordersCottage Informal

Planting Places

Bog GardenWall TrainedOutdoor

Season of Interest

SpringAutumnSummer

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Clump Forming