Gentian. A pretty compact gentian with dark green leaves. Trumpet-shaped brilliant blue flowers with white and dark blue stripes in autumn. Max Height 10cm. Max Spread 20cm. Flowers August to October. Full sun. Hardy.
Gentiana x macaulayi ‘Kingfisher’
A pretty compact gentian with dark green leaves. Trumpet-shaped brilliant blue flowers with white and dark blue stripes in autumn.
	
	
	Category: Alpines
	
	
							
											
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								| Generic | Gentiana | 
|---|---|
| Species | x macaulayi | 
| Varietry | 'Kingfisher' | 
| Common Name | Gentian | 
| Flower Colour | blue, white | 
| 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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