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rock gentian

Gentiana saxosa

Low Maintenance

Genus: Gentiana
Family: Gentianaceae

About this plant

G. saxosa is a summer flowering evergreen perennial. It has basal rosettes of fleshy, dark green spoon-shaped, sometimes linear, often with a brown-purple tinge. Between 1-5 flowers are found on short leafy stems. Flowers are white, 2cm long, bell-shaped, with faint green or purple-brown veining

Growing Information

Height

Up To 10 Cm

Spread

0-0.1 Metre

Hardiness

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full ShadePartial Shade

Soil

ClayLoamSandy

AcidAlkaline

Not Currently Available

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

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

West FacingSouth FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Plant in moist, well-drained, humus rich soil. If summers are cool and damp, plant in full-sun. Shade preferred for hot sun and warm, dry summers. Would be suitable for rock and alpine gardens

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by seed or division

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids, slugs and snails

Diseases

May be susceptible to soft rot

Garden Uses

Uses

Patio ContainerHedging ScreensWall Side Borders

Planting Places

Conservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

Up To 10 Cm

Spread

0-0.1 Metre

Habit

Clump Forming

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years