Overview
Gentianella weberbaueri is a columnar upright annual biennial in the genus Gentianella, part of the Gentianaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Gentianella weberbaueri grows best in full sun, and tolerates most soils and alkaline and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H7. Suggested uses include cottage and informal garden, rock garden, wildflower meadow, wildlife gardens and flower borders and beds.
About
Gentianella weberbaueri is a columnar upright cultivar of the Gentianella genus, belonging to the Gentianaceae family. This deciduous plant thrives in full sun and is suitable for east, south, or west-facing aspects, tolerating both exposed and sheltered conditions. It prefers well-drained chalk, loam, or sand soils with an alkaline to neutral pH. Hardy to UK zone H7, it is ideal for cottage and informal gardens, rock gardens, wildflower meadows, wildlife gardens, and flower borders. It flowers in spring and summer and is best propagated by seed, with watering recommended during establishment.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Gentianella
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Chalk, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- East-facing, South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H7
Plant details
Gentianella weberbaueri size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Annual Biennial
- Habit
- Columnar upright
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Cottage and informal garden, Rock garden, Wildflower meadow, Wildlife gardens, Flower borders and beds
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Gentianella weberbaueri
- Propagation
- Seed
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Gentianella weberbaueri?
Gentianella weberbaueri prefers full sun. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Gentianella weberbaueri need?
Gentianella weberbaueri is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, loam and sand. It prefers alkaline and neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Gentianella weberbaueri hardy in the UK?
Gentianella weberbaueri has an RHS hardiness rating of H7, meaning it is fully hardy throughout the UK, tolerating temperatures below -20°C.
How do I propagate Gentianella weberbaueri?
Seed.
