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Phyteuma scheuchzeri (Oxford rampion)
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0.4m
Max height
Max height
0.3m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Phyteuma scheuchzeri
Other names
Oxford rampion, Horned rampion
Genus
Phyteuma Phyteuma
Species
P. scheuchzeri - P. scheuchzeri is a tufted, evergreen perennial with linear to lance-shaped, blue- to grey-green leaves and, in summer, slender, erect stems bearing rounded clusters of violet-blue flowers with prominent, linear bracts.
Phyteuma scheuchzeri is: Evergreen
Habit
Clump-forming
Flower
Violet, Blue in Summer
Foliage
Blue-green in Spring; Blue-green in Summer; Blue-green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
General care
Propagation
Sow seed in a cold frame in autumn.
Propagation methods
Division, Seed
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Where to grow
Phyteuma scheuchzeri (Oxford rampion) will reach a height of 0.4m and a spread of 0.3m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Edging, Garden edging, Gravel, Low Maintenance, Rock
Cultivation
Plant in fertile to moderately fertile, preferably alkaline, well-drained soil in full sun. Protect from winter wet.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Phyteuma scheuchzeri
Other names
Oxford rampion, Horned rampion
Genus
Phyteuma Phyteuma
Species
P. scheuchzeri - P. scheuchzeri is a tufted, evergreen perennial with linear to lance-shaped, blue- to grey-green leaves and, in summer, slender, erect stems bearing rounded clusters of violet-blue flowers with prominent, linear bracts.
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Clump-forming
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Colour
Flower
Violet, Blue in Summer
Foliage
Blue-green in Spring; Blue-green in Summer; Blue-green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
General care
Propagation
Sow seed in a cold frame in autumn.
Propagation methods
Division, Seed
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Where to grow
Phyteuma scheuchzeri (Oxford rampion) will reach a height of 0.4m and a spread of 0.3m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Edging, Garden edging, Gravel, Low Maintenance, Rock
Cultivation
Plant in fertile to moderately fertile, preferably alkaline, well-drained soil in full sun. Protect from winter wet.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6
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| Soil drainage: | Well-drained | Tell us... |
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| Light: | Full Sun | Tell us... |
| Aspect: | North, South, East, West | Tell us... |
| Exposure: | Exposed, Sheltered | Tell us... |
| Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | Tell us... |
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Just potted on loads of small plants from which I collected and sowed seed in a
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