Gentiana sino-ornata

Many gentians are notoriously fickle plants, difficult to cultivate and in some cases reluctant to flower. However Gentiana sino-ornata is not only one of the easiest and most reliable gentians, but also one of the loveliest. It bears spectacular 5cm bright blue trumpet-shaped flowers from early to mid-autumn, protruding on short stalks from the mat of almost mossy textured light green foliage.It's the perfect plant for a rock garden or container display, such as an alpine trough.

Grow Gentiana sino-ornata in neutral to acidic soil in full sun. The Royal Horticultural Society has given it its prestigious Award of Garden Merit (AGM).