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Gentiana sino-ornata
Showy Chinese Gentian
Gentinaceae
Height
5 - 10 cm
Flower colour
cobalt blue
Flowering time
September - October
Foliage colour
green
Sunlight
sun
Soil
well drained, moist, humus rich
pH
acid - neutral
Hardiness
fairly hardy, given the right soil conditions
Plant range
N-China
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 January.
Seed is just covered and kept at 20°C (68°F) for 3-4 weeks. If the seed hasn't germinated it should be refrigerated for 2-4 weeks and then stored again at 20°C (68°F) until germination.
Flowers very late. Needs a sunny position for flowers to open. Needs neutral or slightly acid soil, avoid lime.
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