Overview
Gentiana 'Faszination' is a matforming, trailing herbaceous perennial in the genus Gentiana, part of the Gentianaceae family, with semi-evergreen, deciduous foliage. Gentiana 'Faszination' 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 'Faszination' is a matforming, trailing herbaceous perennial suited to alpine rockeries. As a member of the Gentiana genus, it features the characteristic trumpet-shaped blooms and semi-evergreen to deciduous foliage. This cultivar thrives in fertile, moist but well-drained loam or sandy soils with an acid to neutral pH, preferring full sun to partial shade and can tolerate both exposed and sheltered positions. Hardy to UK zone H5, it is ideal for rock gardens, containers, or borders, with interest from summer through 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 'Faszination' 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 'Faszination'
- 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 'Faszination'?
Gentiana 'Faszination' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Gentiana 'Faszination' need?
Gentiana 'Faszination' grows best in loam and sand soil. It prefers acid and neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Gentiana 'Faszination' hardy in the UK?
Gentiana 'Faszination' 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 'Faszination'?
Division in spring.
More in the Gentiana genus
- Gentiana acaulis 'Gedanensis'
- Gentiana affinis
- Gentiana albawhitish gentian
- Gentiana andrewsiibottle gentian
- Gentiana bavaricaBavarian gentian
- Gentiana calycosa
- Gentiana depressa
- Gentiana dinaricablue trumpet gentian
