Cymbalaria muralis
Cymbalaria muralis
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Brigitte H.
Cymbalaria muralis
Brigitte H. • 22 FR
Cymbalaria muralis
Cymbalaria muralis
Ivy-leaved toadflax, Kenilworth ivy, Coliseum ivy, Mother of thousands
It beautifully covers a 40 cm wall and transplants itself here and there. To achieve this, it requires permanently residual moisture in the shade.
Thomas, 01/04/2026
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Description
The simplicity of Rome's Ruin doesn't prevent it from giving a crazy charm to the old walls it adorns with its shiny and evergreen foliage. Cymbalaria muralis flowers for a very long period (from April to September). The flower, like the plant, is of delightful modesty, small, pale violet with a yellow throat.
This small perennial will thrive in a cool, shady and rocky place, for example in the corners of a rockery or at the base of a wall. It prefers to have a slight humidity, at least at the beginning.
Cymbalaria will eventually settle in the cracks of stone stairs, Japanese steps, rocky crevices... Effortlessly, it will give your garden a little fairy tale touch. Its spread can only be limited manually, but it poses no danger to the stability of the walls, as the roots remain on the surface. It is also possible to include it in containers and pots for the terrace.
Its Italian origin and its affection for old stones have earned it the vernacular name of Rome's Ruin.
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Cymbalaria
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Scrophulariaceae
Ivy-leaved toadflax, Kenilworth ivy, Coliseum ivy, Mother of thousands
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:- In zones 9 to 10 (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), flowering will occur about 2 to 4 weeks earlier.
- In zones 6 to 7 (Germany, Poland, Slovenia, and lower mountainous regions), flowering will be delayed by 2 to 3 weeks.
- In zone 5 (Central Europe, Scandinavia), blooming will be delayed by 3 to 5 weeks.
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
- In Mediterranean zones (Marseille, Madrid, Milan, etc.), autumn and winter are the best planting periods.
- In continental zones (Strasbourg, Munich, Vienna, etc.), delay planting by 2 to 3 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 2 to 4 weeks in autumn.
- In mountainous regions (the Alps, Pyrenees, Carpathians, etc.), it is best to plant in late spring (May-June) or late summer (August-September).
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.