Trumpet gentian.

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Nivel de cuidados

Media

Tipo de planta

Perennial

Luz

Partial shade

Luz en interior

Luz indirecta brillante

Riego

Cada 3 a 7 días

Tamaño adulto

4 to 6 inches

Ritmo de crecimiento

Lento

Rusticidad

USDA 3 a 7

Floración

Late spring to early summer

Cuidados

Keep the soil consistently cool and moist, as this plant dislikes drying out completely. Watch for yellowing leaves, which often signal that the soil is too warm or poorly drained. It performs best when planted in a spot with protection from the harsh afternoon sun.

Riego

Keep the soil evenly moist but never waterlogged.

Abonado

Apply a balanced, slow release fertilizer during the spring growing season.

Poda

Remove spent flowers after blooming to keep the plant tidy.

Trasplante

Repot only when the plant becomes rootbound, as it prefers to stay undisturbed.

Suelo

Humus rich, well draining, slightly acidic

pH del suelo

5.5 to 6.5

Temperatura

-25 a 25°C

Humedad

50 a 70%

Tolerancia a la sequía

Baja

Longevidad

Perennial, typically 5 to 10 years

Resistencia a ciervos y conejos

Moderada

Seguridad

Personas

All parts of the plant are considered mildly toxic if ingested.

Niños

Keep this plant away from small children as ingestion of any part can lead to stomach discomfort.

Alérgenos por contacto

The sap may cause mild skin irritation in sensitive individuals.

Alérgenos en el aire

There are no known significant respiratory allergens associated with this plant.

Comestibilidad

This plant is not intended for consumption and may cause digestive upset.

Cómo identificarla

• Large, trumpet shaped deep blue flowers
• Low growing, mat forming habit
• Glossy, dark green basal leaves
• Flowers feature green spotted throats

Altura

0,05 a 0,1m

Anchura

0,15 a 0,3m

Hojas

dark green, evergreen

Flores

intense blue, 4 a 6cm

Problemas frecuentes

• Slugs and snails — These pests can chew holes in the foliage and flowers during damp weather.

Cómo cultivarla

Propagación

division, seed

Cuándo plantar

spring, autumn

Cuidados en invierno

Ensure the plant is not sitting in waterlogged soil during winter, as this can cause crown rot. A light mulch of grit can help protect the base from excess moisture.

En maceta

It grows very well in shallow alpine troughs or pots that provide excellent drainage.

Plant these in groups to create a striking carpet of blue against grey rock features.

Buenas compañeras

• Aster alpinus — They share similar environmental needs and look beautiful together in a rock garden.
• Edelweiss — This classic alpine companion thrives in the same rocky, well-draining conditions.

Especies parecidas

• Gentiana asclepiadea — It is a larger, shade-tolerant relative that also features beautiful blue flowers.

Ciencia

Familia

Gentianaceae

Género

Gentiana

Orden

Gentianales

Clase

Magnoliopsida

Distribución natural

Mountainous regions of central and southern Europe.

Conservación

It is not currently endangered but should never be collected from the wild in its native alpine habitats.

It thrives in high altitude meadows and rocky slopes where it benefits from cool temperatures and consistent moisture.

Valor para la fauna

nectar source

Polinizadores

abejas, mariposas

Usos

rock gardens, alpine troughs, border edging

Taxonomía cotejada con GBIF.

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Why won't my gentian bloom?

It often requires a cold winter dormancy period and plenty of sunlight to set buds.

Does it need special soil?

It prefers cool, moist, well-draining soil that is slightly acidic and rich in organic matter.

De dónde viene el nombre

The genus is named after Gentius, an ancient king of Illyria who supposedly discovered the medicinal properties of the plant. The species name acaulis means stemless, referring to the flowers sitting directly atop the foliage.

Bueno saberlo

• The flowers close up during cloudy weather or at night.
• It is a classic symbol of the European Alps.
• The intense blue color is a result of a specific pigment called gentianin.

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