Overview
Gentiana makinoi 'Marsha'PBR is a plant with a matforming, trailing, clump forming, tufted habit in the genus Gentiana, part of the Gentianaceae family, with semi evergreen, deciduous foliage. Gentiana makinoi 'Marsha'PBR grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates loam soils and acid and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include cottage and informal garden, gravel garden, patio and container plants, rock garden and ground cover.
About
Gentiana makinoi 'Marsha'PBR is a mat-forming gentian that produces trailing, tufted clumps. Its foliage can be semi-evergreen to deciduous and it suits full sun or partial shade. It prefers loam that is moist but well-drained and is rated H5 (hardy). Flowering occurs from June to September.
About the genus
Gentiana is a genus of flowering plants belonging to the gentian family (Gentianaceae), the tribe Gentianeae, and the monophyletic subtribe Gentianinae. With over 300 species, it is considered a large genus. Gentians are notable for their mostly large trumpet-shaped flowers, which are often of an intense blue hue, though some are also bright yellow.
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In the garden
Gentiana makinoi 'Marsha'PBR is a cultivated selection within the Gentiana genus (family Gentianaceae) with a low, mat-forming and trailing habit. Plants form clumps and tufts that spread to cover ground or spill over rockery edges; flowering takes place from June to September. The cultivar name indicates a registered selection intended for garden use. Site choice favours full sun or partial shade on loam soils with an acid to neutral pH; soil should be kept moist but must not remain waterlogged. It is suitable for south-, east- or west-facing positions and will tolerate both exposed and sheltered sites, giving some flexibility on where it is placed. The H5 hardiness rating means it is hardy in most UK gardens through typical winters when established. Use this gentian as a ground cover in cottage and informal beds, in gravel and rock gardens, or in patio containers where its trailing habit can be shown to advantage. For containers choose a shallow pot with free drainage and keep the compost evenly moist. Where it is allowed to trail, the plant neatly softens hard edges and can form a low carpet that highlights neighbouring alpine or paving materials.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Gentiana
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Loam
- Soil pH
- Acid, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, East-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
Gentiana makinoi 'Marsha'PBR size, habit and characteristics
- Habit
- Matforming, Trailing, Clump forming, Tufted
- Foliage
- Semi evergreen, Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Cottage and informal garden, Gravel garden, Patio and container plants, Rock garden, Ground cover
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Gentiana makinoi 'Marsha'PBR
- 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 makinoi 'Marsha'PBR?
Gentiana makinoi 'Marsha'PBR prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Gentiana makinoi 'Marsha'PBR need?
Gentiana makinoi 'Marsha'PBR grows best in loam soil. It prefers acid and neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Gentiana makinoi 'Marsha'PBR hardy in the UK?
Gentiana makinoi 'Marsha'PBR 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 makinoi 'Marsha'PBR?
Division in spring.
