Gentian. A pretty autumn flowering gentian with narrow mid-green leaves. Pale blue trumpet-shaped flowers, with darker stripes on the outside. Max Height 10cm. Max Spread 30cm. Flowers September to October. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy.
Gentiana ‘Inverleith’
A pretty autumn flowering gentian with narrow mid-green leaves. Pale blue trumpet-shaped flowers, with darker stripes on the outside.
Category: Alpines
Additional information
Generic | Gentiana |
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Species | |
Varietry | 'Inverleith' |
Common Name | Gentian |
Flower Colour | blue |
Soil | Acidic |
Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
Foliage | Semi-evergreen |
Height | 10cm |
Family | Gentianaceae |
Spread | 30cm |
Growth Speed | Fast |
Growth Habit | Spreading |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | green |
Flowers From | September, October |
Colour Fruit | |
Fruits When | |
Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
Protection | |
Hardiness | Hardy |
Planting | |
Care | Avoid extremes of wet or dry |
Border | Rock garden |
Toxicity | |
Pruning | |
Pruning Time | |
Pests and diseases | |
Maintenance | |
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