Gentian. Beautiful azure blue trumpet shaped flowers. Max Height 10cm. Max Spread 20cm. Flowers August to October. Full sun. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Gentiana ‘Elizabeth’
Beautiful azure blue trumpet shaped flowers
Additional information
| Generic | Gentiana |
|---|---|
| Species | |
| Varietry | 'Elizabeth' |
| Common Name | Gentian |
| Flower Colour | blue |
| Soil | Gritty, Acidic |
| 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 | 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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