Gentiana acaulis - P9

Description
The Trumpet gentian (Gentiana acaulis) is a dense, flat, cushion-forming, evergreen perennial that produces dark blue, funnel-shaped flowers from May to June. Its lanceolate leaves are medium green. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, humus-rich, loamy soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 10 cm and grows to a width of approx. 20 cm. The Trumpet gentian is well tolerant of frost.

Bulletpoints
* very beautiful in a tub * evergreen * easy to care for

leaves
The evergreen leaves of the Trumpet gentians are medium green, lanceolate.

Frost hardiness
The Trumpet gentian has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Dense, flat, cushion-forming.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: Autumn, depending on variety also in spring.

Tasks
- Fertilise: In the period from March to April - Watering: In the period from May to September - Pruning: From July to August - Sowing under glass: From January to March.

Care
- If the plant is divided every 2-3 years and weak roots and shoots are removed, the reward is better growth and flowering vigour! - The plant must be protected from winter moisture.

Flower
Gentiana acaulis forms funnel-shaped, dark blue flowers from May.

Use
Tub, rock garden, border, alpine garden