About
A large, evergreen tree from Tasmania (white peppermint gum) to about 20m tall with smooth, white to cream, streaked bark and narrow, lance-shaped, pale green, peppermint-scented adult leaves. White flowers open in spring in clusters. A graceful and ornamental peppermint gum for a sheltered, mild, cool garden.
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.