Overview
Gentiana burrowthii is a matforming, trailing herbaceous perennial in the genus Gentiana, part of the Gentianaceae family, with semi-evergreen, deciduous foliage. Gentiana burrowthii 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 burrowthii 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 to partial shade and can be grown in exposed or sheltered positions, particularly on east, south, or west-facing aspects. Hardy to UK zone H5, it is ideal for rock gardens, containers, or borders, with interest during summer and autumn. 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 burrowthii 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 burrowthii
- 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 burrowthii?
Gentiana burrowthii prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Gentiana burrowthii need?
Gentiana burrowthii grows best in loam and sand soil. It prefers acid and neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Gentiana burrowthii hardy in the UK?
Gentiana burrowthii 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 burrowthii?
Division in spring.
More in the Gentiana genus
- Gentiana acaulis 'Gedanensis'
- Gentiana affinis
- Gentiana albawhitish gentian
- Gentiana andrewsiibottle gentian
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- Gentiana calycosa
- Gentiana depressa
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