About
A perennial with trailing stems, to 20cm in length, bearing narrow leaves and upward-facing, funnel-shaped, purple-blue flowers with lighter and darker stripes.
About the genus
Gentiana can be annuals, biennials, herbaceous or evergreen perennials, mostly with showy, trumpet or salver-shaped flowers
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun, Partial shade
Soil typeLoam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectWest-facing, South-facing, North-facing, East-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH5
Plant details
Plant typeAlpine Rockery, Herbaceous Perennial
HabitTrailing
FoliageSemi evergreen
HeightUp to 10 cm
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Gravel garden, Patio and container plants, Cottage and informal garden, Rock garden
Care notes
CultivationGrow in moist but well-drained, neutral to acid, humus-rich soil in partial shade. Suitable for a rock garden
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by seed or division of offsets in spring
Pest resistanceSlugs, snails and aphids may be seen
Disease resistanceRoot rot may occur