Overview
Gentiana 'Royal Highlander' is a matforming, trailing herbaceous perennial in the genus Gentiana, part of the Gentianaceae family, with semi-evergreen, deciduous foliage. Gentiana 'Royal Highlander' grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates loam and sand soils and acid and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include rock garden, container and border.
About
Gentiana 'Royal Highlander' is a matforming, trailing cultivar of the Gentiana genus, known for its trumpet-shaped blooms. It features semi-evergreen to deciduous foliage and thrives in fertile, moist but well-drained soil, preferring full sun to partial shade. Suitable for east, south, or west-facing aspects, it can be grown in both exposed and sheltered locations. Hardy to UK zone H5, this cultivar is ideal for rock gardens, containers, and borders, with interest in summer and autumn. Propagation is by division in spring.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Gentiana
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- East-facing, South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
Gentiana 'Royal Highlander' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial, Alpine Rockery
- Habit
- Matforming, Trailing
- Foliage
- Semi-evergreen, Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Rock garden, Container, Border
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Gentiana 'Royal Highlander'
- 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 'Royal Highlander'?
Gentiana 'Royal Highlander' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Gentiana 'Royal Highlander' need?
Gentiana 'Royal Highlander' grows best in loam and sand soil. It prefers acid and neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Gentiana 'Royal Highlander' hardy in the UK?
Gentiana 'Royal Highlander' 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 'Royal Highlander'?
Division in spring.
More in the Gentiana genus
- Gentiana acaulis 'Gedanensis'
- Gentiana affinis
- Gentiana albawhitish gentian
- Gentiana andrewsiibottle gentian
- Gentiana bavaricaBavarian gentian
- Gentiana calycosa
- Gentiana depressa
- Gentiana dinaricablue trumpet gentian
