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Gentiana asclepiadea
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This plant has in the system Hansen/Mussel used for describing perennials the following code : 1.2.2.4

Explanation of the first digit : General location : WOODLAND. Plants, that in a garden need to be planted close to trees or shrubs. They require shade and prefer a peaty soil.

Explanation of the second digit : Specific demands of the plant : Plants for a sheltered, shaded place, between or near trees or shrubs, with a cool soil and maybe an hour or so sun a day.

Explanation of the third digit : Where to put : Not too sunny, for instance in a darker corner of a border.

Explanation of the fourth digit : Other characteristics : Does not sucker much, combines well with other plants.

Color : blauw

Flowering period : july - august

Size approx. : 60 cm.

Recommended quantity per square meter : 9

Location of the plant shown in the first picture : Savill Gardens (GB)


Common name : Gentian


Family : Gentianaceae


© first picture : PlantenTuin Esveld

© picture 2 : Trompenburg Arboretum Rotterdam

© picture 3 : Nurseries PlantenTuin Esveld, Boskoop, Netherlands, location picture : Benmore Gardens, Schotland

© picture 4 : J.C. de Kreek and D. van Gelderen, location picture : Roemenie (Zomer 2009)

© picture 5 : J.C. de Kreek and D. van Gelderen, location picture : Roemenie (Zomer 2009)

© picture 6 : J.C. de Kreek and D. van Gelderen, location picture : Roemenie (Zomer 2009)

© picture 7 : J.C. de Kreek and D. van Gelderen, location picture : Roemenie (Zomer 2009)

© picture 8 : Th. Ploeger en Zn

© picture 9 : J.C. de Kreek and D. van Gelderen, location picture : Roemenie (Zomer 2009)

© picture 10 : PlantenTuin Esveld, location picture : Savill Gardens (GB)