About
A slender, compact annual from wet meadows and stream margins in the Alps and Carpathians with small, elliptic, mid-green leaves and erect stems bearing clusters of very small, narrow-petalled, bright blue, tubular-campanulate flowers in late summer. A charming but specialist alpine gentianella for a cool, moist, well-drained rock garden.
About the genus
Gentianella is a diverse genus of plants that may be annual, perennial, or woody. Species are cultivated for their flowers, foliage, or architectural habit and are adapted to various climatic conditions
Plant details
Suggested usesBorders, containers, mixed plantings.
Care notes
CultivationPlant in well-drained soil. Water during establishment.
PruningRemove dead growth as needed.
PropagationPropagate by division, cuttings, or seed.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant.