About

This free-flowering annual, reaching 15-45cm, with a bushy habit. It produces abundant flowers. 'Goliath' is valued in garden settings.

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

Care notes

CultivationFertile moist soil, sun
PruningDeadhead regularly
PropagationSow spring
Pest resistanceAphids, slugs
Disease resistanceGrey mould