Overview
Gentiana asclepiadea yellow-flowered is a matforming, trailing herbaceous perennial in the genus Gentiana, part of the Gentianaceae family, with semi-evergreen, deciduous foliage. Gentiana asclepiadea yellow-flowered grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates loam and sand soils and acid and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include rock garden, container and border.
About
Gentiana asclepiadea yellow-flowered is a matforming, trailing herbaceous perennial suited to alpine rockeries. It features semi-evergreen to deciduous foliage and thrives in fertile, moist but well-drained loam or sandy soils with an acid to neutral pH. This cultivar prefers full sun or partial shade on east, south, or west-facing aspects, and can tolerate both exposed and sheltered conditions. Hardy to UK zone H5, it is best grown in rock gardens, containers, or borders, with summer and autumn providing the main seasons of interest. Propagation is by division in spring.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Gentiana
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- East-facing, South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
Gentiana asclepiadea yellow-flowered size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial, Alpine Rockery
- Habit
- Matforming, Trailing
- Foliage
- Semi-evergreen, Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Rock garden, Container, Border
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Gentiana asclepiadea yellow-flowered
- Propagation
- Division in spring
- Pest resistance
- Slugs, Snails, Aphids, Red spider mite
- Disease resistance
- Rust, Stem rot
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Gentiana asclepiadea yellow-flowered?
Gentiana asclepiadea yellow-flowered prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Gentiana asclepiadea yellow-flowered need?
Gentiana asclepiadea yellow-flowered grows best in loam and sand soil. It prefers acid and neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Gentiana asclepiadea yellow-flowered hardy in the UK?
Gentiana asclepiadea yellow-flowered has an RHS hardiness rating of H5, meaning it is hardy in most of the UK, tolerating -15 to -10°C.
How do I propagate Gentiana asclepiadea yellow-flowered?
Division in spring.
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