Overview
Gentiana bavarica is a matforming, trailing herbaceous perennial in the genus Gentiana, part of the Gentianaceae family, with semi-evergreen, deciduous foliage. Gentiana bavarica 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 bavarica (Bavarian gentian) is a matforming, trailing cultivar within the Gentiana genus, known for its trumpet-shaped blooms. It features semi-evergreen to deciduous foliage and thrives in full sun or partial shade, ideally in an east, south, or west-facing aspect. Suitable for both exposed and sheltered locations, it prefers moist but well-drained loam or sandy soils with an acid to neutral pH. Hardy to UK zone H5, it is best planted out after the last frost and can be propagated by division in spring. This cultivar is well suited to rock gardens, containers, and borders, offering winter interest.
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 bavarica 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 bavarica
- 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 bavarica?
Gentiana bavarica prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Gentiana bavarica need?
Gentiana bavarica grows best in loam and sand soil. It prefers acid and neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Gentiana bavarica hardy in the UK?
Gentiana bavarica 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 bavarica?
Division in spring.
More in the Gentiana genus
- Gentiana acaulis 'Gedanensis'
- Gentiana affinis
- Gentiana albawhitish gentian
- Gentiana andrewsiibottle gentian
- Gentiana calycosa
- Gentiana depressa
- Gentiana dinaricablue trumpet gentian
- Gentiana froelichii
