Overview
Gentiana wilsonii is a matforming, trailing herbaceous perennial in the genus Gentiana, part of the Gentianaceae family, with semi-evergreen, deciduous foliage. Gentiana wilsonii 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 wilsonii is a matforming, trailing cultivar of the Gentiana genus, known for its trumpet-shaped blooms. It features semi-evergreen to deciduous foliage and thrives in full sun or partial shade, favouring east, south, or west-facing aspects. This plant prefers moist but well-drained loam or sandy soils with an acid to neutral pH. Hardy to UK zone H5, it is suitable for rock gardens, containers, and borders. Best planted after the last frost in fertile soil, Gentiana wilsonii can be propagated by division in spring and offers 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 wilsonii 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 wilsonii
- 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 wilsonii?
Gentiana wilsonii prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Gentiana wilsonii need?
Gentiana wilsonii grows best in loam and sand soil. It prefers acid and neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Gentiana wilsonii hardy in the UK?
Gentiana wilsonii 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 wilsonii?
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
