About
This semi-evergreen, mat-forming perennial with small, narrow, dark green leaves and trumpet-shaped flowers in rich blue tinged with purple, produced in autumn.
About the genus
Gentiana can be annuals, biennials, herbaceous or evergreen perennials, mostly with showy, trumpet or salver-shaped flowers
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeLoam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH5
Plant details
Plant typeAlpine Rockery, Herbaceous Perennial
HabitMatforming
FoliageSemi evergreen
HeightUp to 10 cm
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesGravel garden, Patio and container plants, Cottage and informal garden, Rock garden
Care notes
CultivationGrow in moist but well-drained, humus-rich, acid soil in full sun. Suitable for a rock garden
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by division of offsets in spring
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to slugs, snails and aphids
Disease resistanceProne to root rot