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Position

Sun Exposure:
Dappled shade, full shade

Soil

Well Drained / Light / Sandy

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).

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Gentiana ‘Sino-ornata’ and wildlife

Gentiana ‘Sino-ornata’ has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.

Is Gentiana ‘Sino-ornata’ poisonous?

Gentiana ‘Sino-ornata’ has no toxic effects reported.

No reported toxicity to:
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Cats
Cats
Is not known to attract Dogs
Dogs
Is not known to attract Horses
Horses
Is not known to attract Livestock
Livestock
Is not known to attract People
People
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