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spring gentian

Gentiana verna

Genus: Gentiana
Family: Gentianaceae
Common Names: Lucy of Teesdale

About this plant

G. verna is a diminutive evergreen perennial slowly forming a mat of narrowly ovate leaves, with solitary, erect, deep sky-blue flowers with white throats, opening in late spring and early summer

Growing Information

Height

Up To 10 Cm

Spread

0-0.1 Metre

Hardiness

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ClayLoamSandy

AlkalineNeutral

Not Currently Available

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

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in light, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil in plenty of sun

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by seed in containers in an open frame as soon as seed is ripe. Propagate by division or root offsets in spring

Pests

Slugs and snails may be a problem outdoors. Under glass, watch out for aphids and glasshouse red spider mite

Diseases

Gentian rust may be a problem and various soil fungi may cause stem rots

Garden Uses

Uses

Patio ContainerWall Side BordersHedging Screens

Planting Places

ConservatoryBog Garden

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

Up To 10 Cm

Spread

0-0.1 Metre

Habit

Trailing

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years