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Alpine RockeryHerbaceous Perennial
Gentiana paradoxa
Caucasian gentian
A compact, mat-forming perennial to 20cm tall. Upright stems are clothed in whorls of narrow leaves and terminate in clusters of upward-facing, trumpet flowers in late summer and autumn. The electric blue flowers have white throats with rows of purple spots
Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Blue | Green | ||
| Autumn | Blue | Green | ||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing or East–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
Correct
- Plant range
- Caucasus
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in moist but well-drained, lime-free soil or compost in full sun
Propagation
Propagate by seed
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Patio and container plants
- Rock garden
- Cottage and informal garden
- Gravel garden
- Ground cover
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
Diseases
Root rot may occur
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