Gentiana sino-ornata
Showy Chinese Gentian
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Showy Chinese Gentian (Gentiana sino-ornata) - Description
Gentiana sino-ornata (showy Chinese gentian) is a species of flowering plant in the family Gentianaceae, native to western China and Tibet. It is low-growing semi-evergreen perennial growing to 5–7 cm (2–3 in) tall, with multiple prostrate stems 15–30 cm (6–12 in) long, bearing single trumpet-shaped flowers of a pure blue with a white- and green-striped throat, in autumn. This plant has gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.
Showy Chinese Gentian (Gentiana sino-ornata) - Blooming
Blooms tubular flowers, primarily in blue, but some species have white, creamy yellow, or red flowers.
Showy Chinese Gentian (Gentiana sino-ornata) - Growth
Hardy annuals, biennials, and deciduous, semi-evergreen, and evergreen perennials, found throughout temperate zones, but primarily occur in alpine habitats. Where summers are cool and damp, Gentians grow well in full sun. In areas with dry, warm summers, provide Gentians with shade from the hot sun.Gentians are most popular for rock gardens. Larger, more robust species are suitable for borders.
Showy Chinese Gentian (Gentiana sino-ornata) - Planting
When ripe, sow seeds in containers in an open frame. Conduct division in spring. Division entails propagating a plant by splitting it into 2 or more parts. Each part has its own root system and more than one shoot or dormant bud.Can also propagate by rooting offsets in spring.
Showy Chinese Gentian (Gentiana sino-ornata) - Pest
Commonly affected by rust and leaf spots. Slugs and snails also cause damage. Aphids and spider mites may be problems as well.
Showy Chinese Gentian (Gentiana sino-ornata) - Interesting facts
There are around 400 known species in the genus Gentiana, distributed throughout temperate zones. Mainly found in alpine habitats, but some species from North America and Japan occur in woodlands.Gentians are named after the Illyrian King Gent, who used the flower to heal wounded soldiers.
Showy Chinese Gentian (Gentiana sino-ornata) - Soil and irrigation
Does best in light, humus-rich soil, moist, yet well-draining. Fall-flowering species prefer neutral to acidic soil.
