Gentiana x 'True Blue'

Gentian

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Common Name:

Gentian

Plant Type:

Flower color:

Foliage color:

Green

Sun (From 0 to 5):

4

Water (From 0 to 5):

3

Maximum temperature:

30°C

Minimum temperature:

7°C

Maximum height:

75 cm

Maximum width:

45 cm

Gentian (Gentiana x 'True Blue') - Description

(Gentian) A lovely "true" blue perennial from hybridizer Darrel Probst, Gentiana 'True Blue' produces large 2 inch tubular blue flowers that open at the nodes all up and down the stems. The plant has smooth, green, lance-shaped leaves and grows to a height of 24-30 inches. Hummingbirds and butterflies love this flower!

Gentian (Gentiana x 'True Blue') - Blooming

Blooms tubular flowers, primarily in blue, but some species have white, creamy yellow, or red flowers.

Gentian (Gentiana x 'True Blue') - Growth

Hardy annuals, biennials, and deciduous, semi-evergreen, and evergreen perennials, found throughout temperate zones, but primarily occur in alpine habitats. Where summers are cool and damp, Gentians grow well in full sun. In areas with dry, warm summers, provide Gentians with shade from the hot sun.Gentians are most popular for rock gardens. Larger, more robust species are suitable for borders.

Gentian (Gentiana x 'True Blue') - Planting

When ripe, sow seeds in containers in an open frame. Conduct division in spring. Division entails propagating a plant by splitting it into 2 or more parts. Each part has its own root system and more than one shoot or dormant bud.Can also propagate by rooting offsets in spring.

Gentian (Gentiana x 'True Blue') - Pest

Commonly affected by rust and leaf spots. Slugs and snails also cause damage. Aphids and spider mites may be problems as well.

Gentian (Gentiana x 'True Blue') - Interesting facts

There are around 400 known species in the genus Gentiana, distributed throughout temperate zones. Mainly found in alpine habitats, but some species from North America and Japan occur in woodlands.Gentians are named after the Illyrian King Gent, who used the flower to heal wounded soldiers.

Gentian (Gentiana x 'True Blue') - Soil and irrigation

Does best in light, humus-rich soil, moist, yet well-draining. Fall-flowering species prefer neutral to acidic soil.