Overview
Gentiana veitchiorum hybrids is a matforming, trailing herbaceous perennial in the genus Gentiana, part of the Gentianaceae family, with semi-evergreen, deciduous foliage. Gentiana veitchiorum hybrids 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 veitchiorum hybrids are matforming, trailing herbaceous perennials belonging to the Gentiana genus, known for their trumpet-shaped blooms. These semi-evergreen to deciduous plants thrive in full sun or partial shade, favouring east, south, or west-facing aspects with either exposed or sheltered conditions. They prefer moist but well-drained loam or sandy soils with an acid to neutral pH. Hardy to UK zone H5, they are well suited to rock gardens, containers, or borders and are best planted after the last frost in fertile soil. Propagation is by division in spring, and they provide winter interest.
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 veitchiorum hybrids 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 veitchiorum hybrids
- 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 veitchiorum hybrids?
Gentiana veitchiorum hybrids prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Gentiana veitchiorum hybrids need?
Gentiana veitchiorum hybrids grows best in loam and sand soil. It prefers acid and neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Gentiana veitchiorum hybrids hardy in the UK?
Gentiana veitchiorum hybrids 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 veitchiorum hybrids?
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
