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crested gentian

Gentiana septemfida

★ RHS AGM

Genus: Gentiana
Family: Gentianaceae

About this plant

G. septemfida is a low-growing perennial to 20cm in height, with trailing stems clad in paired ovate leaves and ending in clusters of mid-blue, trumpet-shaped flowers 4cm in length in late summer

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ClayLoamSandy

AcidAlkalineNeutral

Not Currently Available

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

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

North FacingEast FacingWest FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in moist but well-drained, humus-rich soil. Suitable for the front of borders. Performs best in sunny conditions

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by seed or division of offsets in spring

Pests

Prone to slugs, snails and aphids

Diseases

Prone to root rot

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground CoverHedging ScreensWall Side Borders

Planting Places

Bog GardenPond MarginsOutdoor

Season of Interest

SummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Submerged

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years