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gentian 'Shot Silk'

Gentiana 'Shot Silk'

Genus: Gentiana
Family: Gentianaceae

About this plant

'Shot Silk' is a compactly-growing cultivar with upward-facing trumpet flowers in late summer and autumn. These are a deep royal blue with a violet sheen and white throats at the base. They appear white-striped in bud

Growing Information

Height

Up To 10 Cm

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

LoamSandy

AcidNeutral

Not Currently Available

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

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

South FacingWest FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in moist but well-drained, lime-free soil or compost in full sun

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by division of trailing stems that have produced rooted offsets in spring

Pests

Prone to slugs, snails and aphids

Diseases

Prone to root rot

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground CoverPatio ContainerHedging ScreensWall Side Borders

Planting Places

ConservatoryPond Margins

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

Up To 10 Cm

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Trailing

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years