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Gentiana 'Balmoral'PBR

A low-growing, semi-evergreen perennial, forming a mat of trailing stems with narrow, linear bright green leaves. Sky blue and white, funnel-shaped flowers are produced at the tips of the stems in autumn

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Size
Ultimate height
Up to 10cm
Time to ultimate height
2–5 years
Ultimate spread
0.1–0.5 metres
Growing conditions
Loam
Moisture
Moist but well–drained
pH
Acid, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green
Summer Green
Autumn Blue White Green
Winter Green
Position
  • Full sun
  • Partial shade
Aspect

East–facing or South–facing or West–facing

Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness
H5
Botanical details
Family
Gentianaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Foliage
Semi evergreen
Habit
Matforming, Trailing
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 reliably moist but well-drained, humus-rich, acid or neutral soil. Site in sun where summers are cool and damp; in areas with warm, dry summers these plants are best grown in light or partial shade

Propagation

Propagate by division in spring

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Gravel garden
  • Patio and container plants
  • Rock garden
  • Ground cover
Pruning

No pruning required

Pests

May be susceptible to slugs and snails, and to aphids and red spider mite when grown under glass

Diseases

May be susceptible to a rust, and to stem rot caused by soil fungus

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