Gentian. Beautiful sky blue flowers stripped darker blue and spotted green and white. Max Height 10cm. Max Spread 30cm. Flowers August to October. Full sun. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Gentiana ternifolia
Beautiful sky blue flowers stripped darker blue and spotted green and white
Category: Perennials
Additional information
Generic | Gentiana |
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Species | ternifolia |
Varietry | |
Common Name | Gentian |
Flower Colour | blue |
Soil | Gritty, Acidic |
Aspect | Full sun |
Foliage | Semi-evergreen |
Height | 10cm |
Family | Gentianaceae |
Spread | 30cm |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Clump-forming, Trailing |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | green |
Flowers From | August, October |
Colour Fruit | |
Fruits When | |
Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
Protection | |
Hardiness | Hardy |
Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
Care | Keep moist in first year |
Border | Rock garden, Scree |
Toxicity | |
Pruning | |
Pruning Time | |
Pests and diseases | Slugs and snails, Rusts |
Maintenance | Keep free from weeds |
Propagation | Seed, Division |
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