Gentian. Beautiful white flowers on graceful stems bourne in the autumn. Max Height 20cm. Max Spread 30cm. Flowers August to October. Full sun. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Gentiana sino-ornata ‘Alba’
Beautiful white flowers on graceful stems bourne in the autumn
Additional information
| Generic | Gentiana |
|---|---|
| Species | sino-ornata |
| Varietry | 'Alba' |
| Common Name | Gentian |
| Flower Colour | white |
| Soil | Gritty, Acidic |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Semi-evergreen |
| Height | 20cm |
| Family | Gentianaceae |
| Spread | 30cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Clump-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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