Gentiana verna 'Alba'
spring gentian 'Alba'
A diminutive evergreen perennial slowly forming a mat of narrowly ovate leaves to a height of just 4cm, with white flowers, opening in late spring and early summer
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Size
Ultimate height
Up to 10cmTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0–0.1 metreGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | White | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | White | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Gentianaceae
- Native to the UK
- 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 light, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil in plenty of sun. Ideal for containers. See sink and trough gardening for more information
Propagation
Propagate by division after flowering
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Gravel garden
- 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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