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Alpines are generally small plants that like a spot in full sun and well-drained soil. But you don't need a rockery to grow them in. You can make a special bed or use containers

Latin name

Gentiana

Common name

Gentian

Type of plant

Perennials, annuals, biennials.

Hardiness

Hardy

Flower colour

Blue and yellow

Leaf colour

Dark green

Height and spread

5cm to 1m x 15cm to 1.5m (2in to 3ft x 6in to 5ft)

Description

Some are evergreen and most have beautiful blue flowers, often a tubular or trumpet shape. Some will tolerate shade and several require acid, humus-rich soil.

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Grafted plants

Gentiana, Gentian

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