Phyteuma scheuchzeri

Phyteuma scheuchzeri

Horned rampion

A table displaying which months are best to sow, plant and harvest.
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Flowers
Flowers

Plant does not flower in January

Plant does not flower in February

Plant does not flower in March

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Plant does not flower in May

Plant does flower in June

Plant does flower in July

Plant does not flower in August

Plant does not flower in September

Plant does not flower in October

Plant does not flower in November

Plant does not flower in December

  • Botanical name: Phyteuma scheuchzeri
  • Common name: Horned rampion
  • Family: Campanulaceae
  • Plant Type: Alpine
Flower colour:

Purple

Foliage colour:

Green

Horned rampion, Phyteuma scheuchzeri, is a relative of the campanula, bearing unusual ‘horned’ purple flowers above tufts of narrow grey-green foliage. It’s perfect for growing in the rock garden or as part of a container display, where you can make the most of its unique form and beautiful colour combinations.

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For best results grow Phyteuma scheuchzeri in moist but well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Not fully hardy, it may need protection in winter. Divide clumps in spring. 

How to grow Phyteuma scheuchzeri

  • Plant size

    35cm height

    35cm spread

  • Aspect

    South facing, west facing

  • Position in border

    Front

  • Sun exposure: Full sun, partial shade
  • Hardiness: Frost hardy
  • Soil type: Well drained / light / sandy / clay / heavy / moist / chalky / alkaline / acidic

Plant calendar

A table displaying which months are best to sow, plant and harvest.
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Plant
Plant

Do not Plant in January

Do not Plant in February

Do not Plant in March

Do not Plant in April

Do Plant in May

Do Plant in June

Do Plant in July

Do Plant in August

Do Plant in September

Do not Plant in October

Do not Plant in November

Do not Plant in December

Flowers
Flowers

Plant does not flower in January

Plant does not flower in February

Plant does not flower in March

Plant does not flower in April

Plant does not flower in May

Plant does flower in June

Plant does flower in July

Plant does not flower in August

Plant does not flower in September

Plant does not flower in October

Plant does not flower in November

Plant does not flower in December

Divide
Divide

Do not Divide in January

Do not Divide in February

Do Divide in March

Do Divide in April

Do Divide in May

Do not Divide in June

Do not Divide in July

Do not Divide in August

Do not Divide in September

Do not Divide in October

Do not Divide in November

Do not Divide in December

Prune
Prune

Do not Prune in January

Do not Prune in February

Do not Prune in March

Do not Prune in April

Do not Prune in May

Do not Prune in June

Do not Prune in July

Do not Prune in August

Do Prune in September

Do Prune in October

Do not Prune in November

Do not Prune in December

Phyteuma scheuchzeri and wildlife

Phyteuma scheuchzeri has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.

Is Phyteuma scheuchzeri poisonous?

Phyteuma scheuchzeri has no toxic effects reported.

No reported toxicity to:

No reported toxicity to Birds

No reported toxicity to Cats

No reported toxicity to Dogs

No reported toxicity to Horses

No reported toxicity to Livestock

No reported toxicity to People

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