Gentian. Intense blue trumpet shaped flowers with dark blue stripes to the outside of the flower. Max Height 10cm. Max Spread 30cm. Flowers August to October. Full sun. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Gentiana ‘Ann’s Special’
Intense blue trumpet shaped flowers with dark blue stripes to the outside of the flower
Additional information
| Generic | Gentiana |
|---|---|
| Species | |
| Varietry | 'Ann's Special' |
| 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 | Rosette-forming |
| 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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