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Gentiana asclepiadea

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Gentiana asclepiadea

Deep blue, trumpet-shaped flowers on tall, arching stems. Willow-like leaves. Prefers some shade and not too dry. Up to 1m. Limited quantity of fresh 2025 seed available, around 100 seeds per packet

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£ 3.00
In stock - Qty 10 100% Peat Free
RHS AGM Pollinators

Description

Deep blue, trumpet-shaped flowers on tall, arching stems. Flowers late summer into autumn. Willow-like leaves. Prefers some shade and not too dry. Up to 1m. Seed can be tricky to germinate. Sow in autumn, cover very thinly, keep cool and slightly damp. May take some months to germinate.

At A Glance

Common Name Willow gentian
Type Hardy Perennial
Height 90cm to 1.2m
Colour blue
Spread Rate slow
Flowering late summer
Soil Type moist,normal,drained
Aspect part shade
Pollination Attractive to pollinators

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