About
Ramonda nathaliae, Natalie's ramonda, is a low-growing, evergreen perennial producing rosettes of pale, evergreen, crinkled leaves about 5 cm long. Small clusters of saucer-shaped, deep mauve-blue flowers are produced in late spring and early summer. A rewarding and ornamental plant for a shaded rock crevice or 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
AspectSouth-facing, North-facing, East-facing, West-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH5
Plant details
Plant typeAlpine Rockery
HabitClump forming
FoliageEvergreen
HeightUp to 10 cm
Spread0-0.1 metre
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesPatio and container plants, Rock garden
Native toBalkans
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