Gentian. A pretty compact gentian with dark green leaves. Large trumpet-shaped sky blue flowers with a silver stripe outside in late summer and autumn. Max Height 10cm. Max Spread 20cm. Flowers August to October. Full sun. Hardy.
Gentiana ‘Strathmore’
A pretty compact gentian with dark green leaves. Large trumpet-shaped sky blue flowers with a silver stripe outside in late summer and autumn.
Additional information
| Generic | Gentiana |
|---|---|
| Species | |
| Varietry | 'Strathmore' |
| Common Name | Gentian |
| Flower Colour | blue, silver |
| Soil | Gritty |
| 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 | |
| Care | |
| Border | Rock garden, Scree |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
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