Overview
Gentiana triflora 'Encia Princess Violet'PBR is a matforming, trailing herbaceous perennial in the genus Gentiana, part of the Gentianaceae family, with semi-evergreen, deciduous foliage. Gentiana triflora 'Encia Princess Violet'PBR 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 triflora 'Encia Princess Violet' PBR is a matforming, trailing cultivar of the Gentiana genus, known for its trumpet-shaped blooms. This semi-evergreen to deciduous plant thrives in fertile, moist but well-drained soil with an acid to neutral pH. It prefers full sun to partial shade and can be grown in exposed or sheltered positions, favouring east, south, or west-facing aspects. Hardy to UK zone H5, it is suitable for rock gardens, containers, and borders, offering interest during the summer and autumn seasons.
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 triflora 'Encia Princess Violet'PBR 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 triflora 'Encia Princess Violet'PBR
- 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 triflora 'Encia Princess Violet'PBR?
Gentiana triflora 'Encia Princess Violet'PBR prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Gentiana triflora 'Encia Princess Violet'PBR need?
Gentiana triflora 'Encia Princess Violet'PBR grows best in loam and sand soil. It prefers acid and neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Gentiana triflora 'Encia Princess Violet'PBR hardy in the UK?
Gentiana triflora 'Encia Princess Violet'PBR 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 triflora 'Encia Princess Violet'PBR?
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
