Gentiana asclepiadea
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
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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 |
Sue's Notes