Gentiana sino-ornata 'Eugen's Allerbester'
- Perennial
- 10-20 cm high
- Blue flowers
- Semi-evergreen
- Very hardy
The first double gentian with large, trumpet-shaped, bright blue flowers from late summer to autumn. Compact, semi-evergreen with fine, glossy leav
Garden use
Use
Ornamental value and special features
Growth
Planting density
Plant about 5 - 7 plants per m²
Characteristics
| Height | 10 - 20 cm |
|---|---|
| Flowering time | August - October |
| Flower colour | Blue |
| Growth habit | Wide |
| Growth rate | Medium |
| Hardiness | down to about -25°C |
Site conditions
| Light | Full sun, Sunny, Morning sun, Evening sun |
|---|---|
| Moisture | Average, Moist |
| Soil | Pervious, Light, Normal |
| Soil fertility | Normal, High |
Botanical information
| Botanical name | Gentiana sino-ornata 'Eugen's Allerbester' |
|---|---|
| Genus | Gentiana |
| Family | Gentianaceae |
| Breeder | Eugen Schleipfer, Beieren - 1990 |
| Origin | Hybrid |
