Gentiana sino-ornata

RHS Plant Profile
showy Chinese gentian
showy Chinese gentian RHS 2002
Alpine Rockery Herbaceous Perennial

A perennial with trailing stems to 20cm in length, bearing narrow leaves and solitary, terminal, rich blue, funnel-shaped flowers up to 6cm in length, with white stripes within

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
Trailing
Genus
Gentiana can be annuals, biennials, herbaceous or evergreen perennials, mostly with showy, trumpet or salver-shaped flowers
Name Status
Correct
Plant Range
Tibet, China

How to Grow

Cultivation

Grow in moist but well-drained, humus-rich, acid soil in full sun. Suitable for a rock garden

Propagation

Propagate by seed or division of offsets in spring

Suggested planting locations and garden types

  • Rock garden
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Gravel garden
  • Patio and container plants
  • Ground cover

Pruning

No pruning required

Pests

May be susceptible to slugs, snails and aphids

Diseases

Prone to root rot