About
A small, bushy, clump-forming perennial to about 30cm with rosettes of narrow, ovate, mid-green leaves and short, congested spikes of tubular, two-lipped flowers in summer. A rarely grown ornamental plant for a sheltered, sunny rock garden or alpine house.
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.