Gentian. A pretty compact gentian with dark green leaves. Trumpet-shaped deep blue flowers in autumn. Max Height 10cm. Max Spread 20cm. Flowers September to October. Full sun. Hardy.
Gentiana sino-ornata ‘Edith Sarah’
A pretty compact gentian with dark green leaves. Trumpet-shaped deep blue flowers in autumn.
Category: Alpines
Additional information
Generic | Gentiana |
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Species | sino-ornata |
Varietry | 'Edith Sarah' |
Common Name | Gentian |
Flower Colour | blue |
Soil | Gritty |
Aspect | Full sun |
Foliage | Semi-evergreen |
Height | 10cm |
Family | Gentianaceae |
Spread | 20cm |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Rosette-forming |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | green |
Flowers From | September, October |
Colour Fruit | |
Fruits When | |
Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
Protection | |
Hardiness | Hardy |
Planting | |
Care | |
Border | Rock garden, Scree |
Toxicity | |
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