About
A compact, semi-evergreen shrub from dry, rocky habitats in the Atlas Mountains with small, elliptic, dark green, spine-tipped leaves and small, bright yellow, cup-shaped flowers in spring, followed by dark blue berries. A neat and ornamental Berberis for a sunny, well-drained border.
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.