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Alpine RockeryHerbaceous Perennial

Gentiana 'Berrybank Sky'

gentian 'Berrybank Sky'

An alpine perennial producing low mats of small, bright green leaves. The upward-facing, trumpet-shaped flowers are bright blue with white stripes and appear from late summer to mid-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
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained
pH
Acid, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green
Summer Blue White Green
Autumn Blue White Green
Winter Green
Position
  • Full sun
  • Partial shade
Aspect

South–facing or North–facing or West–facing or East–facing

Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness
H5
Botanical details
Family
Gentianaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Foliage
Semi evergreen
Habit
Matforming
Genus

Gentiana can be annuals, biennials, herbaceous or evergreen perennials, mostly with showy, trumpet or salver-shaped flowers

Name status

Unresolved

How to grow

Cultivation

Grow in moist but well-drained, humus-rich soil in partial shade. Suitable for a rock garden

Propagation

Propagate by division 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

Slugs, snails and aphids may be a nuisance

Diseases

Prone to root rot

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