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gentian 'Diana'

Gentiana 'Diana'^PBR

Genus: Gentiana
Family: Gentianaceae

About this plant

'Diana' is a compact, upright perennial, to about 25cm, with small, narrowly-oval leaves and large, rich blue, upward-facing, trumpet-shaped flowers in late summer and early autumn

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

H5

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

LoamSandy

pH

AcidNeutral

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in moist but well-drained, humus-rich soil. Does not like winter wet

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by division in spring

Pests

Slugs, snails and aphids may be a nuisance

Diseases

Prone to root rot

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground CoverHedging ScreensPatio ContainerWall Side BordersCottage Informal

Planting Places

OutdoorConservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years