About
A compact, cushion-forming perennial gentian from dry, rocky habitats of Turkey and the eastern Mediterranean, with narrow, paired, mid-green leaves and solitary, upright, tubular-bell-shaped, deep blue to violet flowers in late summer. A choice plant for a sunny, sharply-drained rock garden or raised bed.
About the genus
Vaccinium can be evergreen or deciduous shrubs or small trees, with simple leaves and small, bell- or urn-shaped flowers followed by juicy, sometimes edible berries
Plant details
Suggested usesBorders, hedging, specimen planting.
Care notes
CultivationPlant in well-drained soil in sun or part shade.
PruningPrune after flowering or late winter.
PropagationPropagate by division, cuttings, or seed.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant.