Gentian. Beautiful copper-sulphate blue flowers produced over a long flowering period. Max Height 5cm. Max Spread 15cm. Flowers July to October. Full sun. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Gentiana x caroli
Beautiful copper-sulphate blue flowers produced over a long flowering period
Category: Alpines
Additional information
Generic | Gentiana |
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Species | x caroli |
Varietry | |
Common Name | Gentian |
Flower Colour | blue |
Soil | Gritty, Acidic |
Aspect | Full sun |
Foliage | Semi-evergreen |
Height | 5cm |
Family | Gentianaceae |
Spread | 15cm |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Clump-forming |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | green |
Flowers From | July, 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, Stem cuttings, Layering |
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