Gentiana verna 'Angulosa'
spring gentian 'Angulosa' of gardens
A compact perennial forming a mat of small, lance-shaped, evergreen leaves, with erect stems carrying solitary deep sky-blue flowers 3.5cm across in spring and early summer
Size
Ultimate height
Up to 10cmTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0–0.1 metreGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Blue | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Blue | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter | Green |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Exposed Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Gentianaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- 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 well-drained, limey or neutral soil in sun
Propagation
Propagate by division after flowering
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Gravel garden
- Patio and container plants
- Rock garden
- Garden edging
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
May be susceptible to slugs, snails, glasshouse red spider mite and aphids
Diseases
May be susceptible to a rust and soil fungal diseases
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