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Pyrenean violet

Ramonda myconi

★ RHS AGM

Genus: Ramonda
Family: Gesneriaceae
Common Names: rosette mullein

About this plant

R. myconi is an evergreen perennial to 10cm in height, forming a rosette of broadly ovate, hairy, dark green leaves. Flowers 2.5cm in width, with five rounded violet-blue petals and yellow anthers, in clusters on leafless stems

Growing Information

Height

Up To 10 Cm

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial Shade

Soil

ClayLoamSandy

AcidAlkalineNeutral

Not Currently Available

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

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

North FacingEast FacingSouth FacingWest Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in moderately fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil in partial shade. Plants grow best on their sides to avoid accumulations of moisture in the rosettes, which may cause rotting in winter

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by seed or root leaf cuttings in early autumn

Pests

Slugs and snails may be a problem

Diseases

Generally disease free

Garden Uses

Uses

Patio ContainerWall Side Borders

Planting Places

Conservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

Up To 10 Cm

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Clump Forming

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years