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Gentiana paradoxa
Caucasian Gentian
Gentianaceae
Height
20 - 30 cm
Flower colour
cobalt blue
Flowering time
late August - September
Foliage colour
light green
Sunlight
sun
Soil
well drained, moist, humus rich
pH
acid - neutral
Hardiness
hardy
Plant range
Caucasian mountains
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 February - March.
Seed is just covered and stored at 20°C (68°F) until germination. After germination, lower temperatures and plenty of light are needed so the seedlings won't become leggy.
Hardy and free flowering.
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