Gentiana 'Shot Silk'
gentian 'Shot Silk'
A compactly-growing cultivar with upward-facing trumpet flowers in late summer and autumn. These are a deep royal blue with a violet sheen and white throats at the base. They appear white-striped in bud
Size
Ultimate height
Up to 10cmTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Blue White | Green | ||
| Autumn | Blue White | Green | ||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Gentianaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Matforming
- Genus
Gentiana can be annuals, biennials, herbaceous or evergreen perennials, mostly with showy, trumpet or salver-shaped flowers
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in moist but well-drained, lime-free soil or compost in full sun
Propagation
Propagate by division of trailing stems that have produced rooted offsets in spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Patio and container plants
- Gravel garden
- Rock garden
- Ground cover
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
Diseases
Prone to root rot
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