Gentiana sino-ornata
showy Chinese gentian
Lax stems clothed in pointed leaves form a ground-hugging clump, which in autumn is studded with bright blue,...
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Plant description
Lax stems clothed in pointed leaves form a ground-hugging clump, which in autumn is studded with bright blue, trumpet-shaped flowers. These are attractively striped on their outer edges, and can be as large as 6cm, so when in full flower, the effect is very showy. Team up with the autumn-flowering crocus for a wonderful splash of late colour.
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 sino-ornata:
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.
