About
A wild species of Streptocarpus (Cape primrose) from southern Africa with a rosette of long, wrinkled, strap-shaped, dark green leaves and slender, erect scapes bearing clusters of tubular, pale blue to violet flowers with a pale throat and darker veining in spring and summer. An ornamental species for a shaded, humid glasshouse or bright windowsill.
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.