Gentiana verna-0

Gentiana vernaSpring Gentian

£3.20

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Overview

Gentiana verna is an exquisite tiny evergreen perennial alpine slowly forming a mat of narrowly ovate leaves, with gorgeous deep blue , white-throated flowers, opening in late spring and early summer

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Gentiana verna needs a sunny position and a moist but free-draining alkaline soil. To achieve this, it is best planted in a gritty mixture of loam, leaf mould, peat or peat substitute, and limestone chippings. A top-dressing of chippings or small gravel is also beneficial.

It is best grown in a rock garden or alpine sink or trough, and is an excellent subject for the alpine house where the beauty of its blooms can be enjoyed at close quarters.

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Flowering Months

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Flower Colour

Blue
Availability Date

March to October
Flower Type

Single
Flowering Month

April, May, June
Soil Type

Alkaline, Heavy clay, Normal, Thin chalky
Aspect

Sun
Hardiness

Hardy
Foliage Type

Evergreen
Foliage Colour

Green
Height after 10 years*

8cm (3ins.)
Pot Size

7 cm
Uses

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