Gentian. Beautiful narrow tubular flowers with white spots. Tolerant of lime if the soil is deep. Max Height 40cm. Max Spread 40cm. Flowers August to October. Full sun. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting, Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Gentiana dahurica
Beautiful narrow tubular flowers with white spots. Tolerant of lime if the soil is deep
Additional information
| Generic | Gentiana |
|---|---|
| Species | dahurica |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Gentian |
| Flower Colour | blue |
| Soil | Gritty |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Semi-evergreen |
| Height | 40cm |
| Family | Gentianaceae |
| Spread | 40cm |
| 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, Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
| 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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