Overview
Gentiana froelichii is a matforming, trailing herbaceous perennial in the genus Gentiana, part of the Gentianaceae family, with semi-evergreen, deciduous foliage. Gentiana froelichii 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. It is native to Austria, Italy and NW. Balkan Pen..
About
Gentiana froelichii, commonly known as the Karawanken gentian, is an endemic hemicryptophyte and perennial plant species in the family Gentianaceae, which occurs in southeastern Alps. It can be found in Austria and Slovenia, with a few reported occurrences happening in Italy.
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 froelichii size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial, Alpine Rockery
- Habit
- Matforming, Trailing
- Foliage
- Semi-evergreen, Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Rock garden, Container, Border
- Native to
- Austria, Italy, NW. Balkan Pen.
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Gentiana froelichii
- 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 froelichii?
Gentiana froelichii prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Gentiana froelichii need?
Gentiana froelichii grows best in loam and sand soil. It prefers acid and neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Gentiana froelichii hardy in the UK?
Gentiana froelichii 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 froelichii?
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
