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Gentiana dinarica
Blue Trumpet Gentian
Gentianaceae
Height
5 - 10 cm
Flower colour
cobalt blue
Flowering time
late May - June
Foliage colour
green
Sunlight
sun
Soil
well drained, calcareous
pH
alkaline
Hardiness
hardy, but flowers sparingly
Plant range
mountains in Italy and the Balkan peninsula
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:
Seed - sown in September - 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 (40-55°F).
Hardy, but flowers sparingly. Prefers calcareous soil.
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