Gentiana 'Berrybank Sky'

RHS Plant Profile
gentian 'Berrybank Sky'
gentian 'Berrybank Sky' RHS
Alpine Rockery Herbaceous Perennial

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

Position

Full sun, Partial shade

Soil Types

Loam, Sand

Max Height

Up to 10 cm

Max Spread

0.1-0.5 metres

Size

Time to Maturity
2–5 years
Max Spread
0.1-0.5 metres
Max Height
Up to 10 cm

Growing Conditions

Loam Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained
pH
Acid or Neutral

Position

Full sun Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or North–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness
H5

Colour & Scent

Season Stem Flower Foliage Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

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