About
A compact, mat-forming, semi-evergreen perennial to around 8cm tall with narrow, linear, grass-like foliage. In autumn, trailing stems bear large, trumpet-shaped, intense blue flowers with white-streaked throats.
About the genus
Gentiana can be annuals, biennials, herbaceous or evergreen perennials, mostly with showy, trumpet or salver-shaped flowers
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun, Partial shade
Soil typeLoam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectSouth-facing, North-facing, West-facing, East-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH5
Plant details
Plant typeAlpine Rockery, Herbaceous Perennial
HabitMatforming, Trailing
FoliageSemi evergreen
HeightUp to 10 cm
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCottage and informal garden, Rock garden, City and courtyard gardens, Gravel garden, Patio and container plants
Care notes
CultivationGrow in moist but well-drained, neutral to acid, humus-rich soil in partial shade
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by division of offsets in spring
Pest resistanceSlugs, snails and aphids may be seen
Disease resistanceRoot rot may occur