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Gentiana bavarica
Bavarian Gentian
Gentianaceae
Height
5 cm
Flower colour
cobalt blue
Flowering time
late May - June
Foliage colour
green
Sunlight
sun
Soil
well drained, moist, calcareous
pH
acid - neutral - alkaline
Hardiness
possibly tender
Plant range
Alps
Gentiana is a large genus of around 400 species in the family Gentianaceae. It's distribution is alpine and temperate regions in Europe, Asia and America. The signature feature of the genus are exceptionally blue, trumpet shaped flowers.
Propagation:
Division in spring.
Seed - sown in November - January.
Seed just covered and stored at 20°C (68°F) for 2-4 weeks and then stored outside until germination. Optimum germination temperature is 5-12°C. Germination could be slow and seed could germinate the following year.
Needs evenly moist, well drained soil. Prefers calcareous soil.
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