About
Ramonda myconi, the Pyrenean violet, is an evergreen perennial to 10 cm forming a rosette of broadly ovate, hairy, dark-green, crinkled leaves. In late spring and early summer, leafless stems carry clusters of violet-blue flowers 2.5 cm across with contrasting yellow stamens. A beautiful native of Pyrenean rock faces � excellent planted in a vertical rock crevice or shaded wall.
About the genus
Ramonda are evergreen perennials from mountain rock faces in southern Europe forming rosettes of crinkled, hairy leaves and producing solitary or clustered, violet, pink or white flowers in late spring and early summer. Excellent planted in shaded rock crevices or walls.
Growing conditions
SunlightPartial shade
Soil typeChalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectNorth-facing, West-facing, East-facing, South-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH5
Plant details
Plant typeAlpine Rockery
HabitClump forming
FoliageEvergreen
HeightUp to 10 cm
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesPatio and container plants, Rock garden
Native toPyrenees to NE Spain
Care notes
CultivationGrow 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
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by seed or root leaf cuttings in early autumn
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to slugs and snails
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free