About
A dwarf, tufted, alpine Saussurea from high Himalayan habitats with a solitary, compact, button-like, purple flowerhead borne on a very short stem above a tight rosette of linear, dark green leaves in summer. A choice and rarely grown high-alpine specialist for a very well-drained, cool 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.