Gentiana sino-ornata
SHOWY CHINESE GENTIAN
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This hardy perennial is native to parts of Eastern Asia, growing well in moist, well-drained soils. Does not do well in lime soils. This particular variety has been awarded the Award of Garden Merit from the Royal Horticultural Society. Grows best in either a rock garden or in a container. Blooms from August to November, adding late season colour to the garden with vibrant blue flowers.
Type: Hardy perennial
Hardiness zone: 5-8
Height: 4", 10cm
Location: Sun or part shade
Seeds per packet: 20
Sow just under the surface of the soil and water in. Leave them at room temperature for 4 weeks. This helps break the phytohormones which inhibit germination. They will not grow yet. Then a cooling period is required. Cover them with plastic and place in a fridge for 6 weeks. Be sure they stay moist. After the cold stratification period they are then brought back to a cool room (15-18°C, 59-68°F) for them to germinate. Germination can be erratic, generally 30-90 days after the warming period, though some can take longer.
Gentiana sino-ornata
SHOWY CHINESE GENTIAN
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This hardy perennial is native to parts of Eastern Asia, growing well in moist, well-drained soils. Does not do well in lime soils. This particular variety has been awarded the Award of Garden Merit from the Royal Horticultural Society. Grows best in either a rock garden or in a container. Blooms from August to November, adding late season colour to the garden with vibrant blue flowers.
Type: Hardy perennial
Hardiness zone: 5-8
Height: 4", 10cm
Location: Sun or part shade
Seeds per packet: 20
Sow just under the surface of the soil and water in. Leave them at room temperature for 4 weeks. This helps break the phytohormones which inhibit germination. They will not grow yet. Then a cooling period is required. Cover them with plastic and place in a fridge for 6 weeks. Be sure they stay moist. After the cold stratification period they are then brought back to a cool room (15-18°C, 59-68°F) for them to germinate. Germination can be erratic, generally 30-90 days after the warming period, though some can take longer.