About
A cheerful annual, reaching 30-80cm, with compact form. It bears masses of blooms. 'Silken Glow' is valued in garden settings.
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
Care notes
CultivationFertile moist soil, sun
PruningDeadhead regularly
PropagationSow spring
Pest resistanceAphids, slugs
Disease resistanceGrey mould