Gentiana verna
spring gentian
Striking sky blue flowers, up to 3cm across, are produced from late spring to early summer on this mat forming, mainly evergreen...
9cm pot
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3 × 9cm pots
£29.99
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Plant description
Striking sky blue flowers, up to 3cm across, are produced from late spring to early summer on this mat forming, mainly evergreen perennial. Found growing in sunny alpine meadows and moorland, they are perfect for an alpine bed. Alternatively try potting them up and placing them on a patio where you can enjoy them close up, or use them for softening the edges at the front of a mixed border.
Eventual height & spread
Flowering period
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Plant features
Position
Full sun / light shade
Rate of growth
Average
Soil
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness
Fully hardy
How to care for Gentiana verna:
In areas where the summers are hot and dry, they will need protection from the sun during the hottest part of the day.
Please note:
This perennial is semi-evergreen so it can lose some of its leaves in winter. In colder regions or more exposed gardens, it may lose them all, but then fresh new growth appears again in spring.
