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Alpine RockeryHerbaceous Perennial
Gentiana sino-ornata
showy Chinese gentian
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
Size
Ultimate height
Up to 10cmTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Sand
Clay
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green | |||
| Autumn | Blue White | Green | ||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or North–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Gentianaceae
- Native to the UK
- 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 soil in partial shade. Suitable for rock garden or peat terrace
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
Diseases
Prone to root rot
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