About
A low-growing, woody-based perennial sub-shrub from dry, rocky Mediterranean habitats, with narrow, grey-white, woolly leaves and dense, terminal racemes of large, four-petalled, dark brownish-red or yellow flowers with a heavy, evening fragrance in late spring to summer. A scented and ornamental plant for a sunny, sharply-drained border or rock garden.
About the genus
Gentiana can be annuals, biennials, herbaceous or evergreen perennials, mostly with showy, trumpet or salver-shaped flowers
Plant details
Suggested usesBedding, containers, hanging baskets.
Care notes
CultivationPlant after last frost in fertile soil.
PruningDeadhead regularly.
PropagationGrow from seed in spring.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant.