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Alpine RockeryHerbaceous Perennial
Size
Ultimate height
Up to 10cmTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Clay
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green | |||
| Autumn | Green | Blue Purple | ||
| Winter |
Position
- Partial shade
Aspect
West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Exposed Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Gentianaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Trailing
- Genus
Gentiana can be annuals, biennials, herbaceous or evergreen perennials, mostly with showy, trumpet or salver-shaped flowers
- Name status
Correct
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in reliably moist but well-drained, humus-rich, acid or neutral soil. Site in sun only where summers are cool and damp, otherwise site in partial shade
Propagation
Propagate by division after flowering
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Patio and container plants
- Rock garden
- Gravel garden
- Garden edging
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
Slugs, snails, glasshouse red spider mite and aphids may be a problem
Diseases
Prone to a rust and soil fungal diseases
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