rampion
Also known as: rampion bellflower; ramps
An upright biennial, up to 90cm high, with spreading rhizomes and narrow, lance-shaped green leaves. Produces loose clusters of open funnel-shaped, pale purple flowers in its second summer
Scientific classification
- Species
- rampion (Campanula rapunculus)
- Genus
- Campanula
- Family
- Campanulaceae
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- Toxicity
- Annual Biennial
- Plant type
- 0.5-1 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Columnar upright
- Habit
- Spring · Summer
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of rampion
Distribution map
W and Central Euras., Northern Afr
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of rampion
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rampion care guide
- Consistent moderate moisture for leaf and root development
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Consistent moderate moisture for leaf and root development
Fertilizing
FertilizingWeak all-purpose feed monthly spring through summer growth
Pruning
PruningCut back after flowering
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed or by division; plants can spread rapidly by rhizomes and by self-seeding
Growing
GrowingThrives in well-drained soil in sun or part-day shade. Protect from excess winter wet
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to powdery mildews and rust diseases
Pests
May be susceptible to aphids, slugs and snails
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