Overview
Ramonda myconi var. alba is a clump forming alpine rockery in the genus Ramonda, part of the Gesneriaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Ramonda myconi var. alba grows best in partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include patio and container plants and rock garden.
About
Ramonda myconi var. alba is a cultivar of the Ramonda genus, a group of evergreen perennials known for their rosettes of wrinkled, fuzzy foliage. This clump-forming plant produces blooms in late spring and early summer. It thrives in partial shade and can be grown in a variety of soil types, including chalk, loam, and sand, provided the soil is fertile, moist but well-drained. Suitable for patio and container planting as well as rock gardens, it is hardy to UK zone H5 and can be propagated by seed or root leaf cuttings in early autumn.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Ramonda
- Sunlight
- Partial shade
- Soil type
- Chalk, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- North-facing, South-facing, East-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
Ramonda myconi var. alba size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Alpine Rockery
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Suggested uses
- Patio and container plants, Rock garden
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Ramonda myconi var. alba
- Propagation
- Seed, Root leaf cuttings in early autumn
- Pest resistance
- Slugs and snails
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Ramonda myconi var. alba?
Ramonda myconi var. alba prefers partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Ramonda myconi var. alba need?
Ramonda myconi var. alba is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Ramonda myconi var. alba hardy in the UK?
Ramonda myconi var. alba has an RHS hardiness rating of H5, meaning it is hardy in most of the UK, tolerating -15 to -10°C.
How do I propagate Ramonda myconi var. alba?
Seed, Root leaf cuttings in early autumn.
