Gentian. Beautiful narrow, trumpet shaped purplish blue flowers flushed green. Max Height 20cm. Max Spread 20cm. Flowers August. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Gentiana gracilipes
Beautiful narrow, trumpet shaped purplish blue flowers flushed green
Additional information
| Generic | Gentiana |
|---|---|
| Species | gracilipes |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Gentian |
| Flower Colour | blue |
| Soil | Gritty, Acidic |
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
| Foliage | Semi-evergreen |
| Height | 20cm |
| Family | Gentianaceae |
| Spread | 20cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Rosette-forming |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | August |
| 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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