Description
Easy to grow Gentian with deep blue flowers.
This is a great variety for most gardens with a sun or semi shaded area. Flowering from late spring to summer. Large flowers are held on stems of waxy deep green leaves.
Flowering: Spring – Summer
Hardiness: Hardy
Height: 15cm
Spread: 15-30cm
Common Name: Caucasian gentian
Life Cycle: perennial
Family: Gentianaceae
Foliage: lanceolate
Basic Colour: ( blue )
Flower Colour: blue
Natural Flowering: May – July
Winter Hardiness: Fully Hardy
Height with Flowers: 15cm
Soil Requirements: average / moist / dry / well-drained
Soil ph: acidic / slightly alkaline / neutral
Location: container / cottage garden / border / rock garden /crevice garden
Usage: ornamental / bee food plant / attracts butterflies
Pruning: cut back in autumn/after flowering to lower crowns.
Tolerates: drought tolerant / deer resistance / rabbit resistance
Origin: Caucasus mountains (cultivar)
Wendy K. (verified owner) –
Hopeful of a beautiful touch of blue in my alpine bef