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Gentiana X stevenagensis - 'Strathmore' (Gentian)

Type Herbaceous flower, Alpine, Flowering
Form Spreading clump
Size Low Border / Edging / Ground Cover Plant (up to 50cm height)
Colours Dark blue Flowers (Autumn), Medium green Foliage
Care Low/Easy Maintenance
Hardiness Frost hardy
Growth Slow Growing Plant
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Strengths, Weaknesses & Design Usage


Strengths of Gentiana X stevenagensis:

  • Suitable for container growing

Weaknesses of Gentiana X stevenagensis

  • Does not tolerate very dry or very wet soils

Design & Plant Use for Gentiana X stevenagensis:

  • Late flowering herbaceous plant for autumn interest
  • Ideal for informal cottage garden style planting
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Common Missspellings: Genchean, Genchian, Jenchian

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