Gentiana paradoxa blue herald

Gentiana paradoxa blue herald

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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)

Additional information

Weight 100 g
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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)

Additional information

Weight 100 g
Climate

Flowering season

,

Height

Planting area

, ,

Position

,

Flower Colour

59 reviews for Gentiana paradoxa blue herald

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  1. Anonymous (verified owner)

    Growing in pots, will go into garden later

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  3. Mary Uhl (verified owner)

    A little less vigorous looking than the others, but my gentians aren’t at their best now either.

  4. Sheila (verified owner)

    Early days yet – look forward to it blooming in the summer.

  5. Kathleen Barrett (verified owner)

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