Purple Gentian

Sowing method: Sow in a seed tray, first give 2-4 weeks of warmth (18-22̊ C), then give a cold period in, for example, the refrigerator (+4̊ C) for 4-6 weeks, then slowly warm up again to room temperature, after which germination will follow. Sowing directly into the ground is also possible; in that case, simply allow it to overwinter, and germination will occur in the spring.

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Sowing/planting time:

• March
• April
• May

Harvesting time:

• July
• August
• September

Soil type:

• Loamy
• Calcareous

Cultivation location:

• Indoors
• Outdoors

Position:

• Partial shade
• Shade

• Flower colour: Red-purple with dark purple speckles
• Origin: Alpine region Europe
• Average growth height: 60 to 90 cm
• Annual or perennial: Perennial
• Attractive to insects: Various insects
• Winter hardy: Forst hardy
• Ease of cultivation: Advanced

• Latin: Gentiana purpurea
• Dutch: Purple Gentian
• Also known as: Not applicable / Not known
• English: Purple Gentian

• All year round