Gentianella germanica, common name German gentian, also known in the United Kingdom as the Chiltern gentian, is a flowering plant in the Gentianaceae (gentian family). It was chosen as the county flower of Buckinghamshire. Within the UK, it is only native to the Chiltern Hills of southern England, although its distribution in continental Europe is much wider, ranging from France to the Balkans.
German Gentian Care
Gentianella Germanica
What is the plant
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Humidity
Normal
Lighting
Part Sun
Temperature
21°C - 28°C
Hardiness zone
3 - 7
Difficulty
Medium
Hibernation
Cold Period
How to Care for the Plant
Water
Regular gentian care is necessary for the wildflower to grow and flourish. You’ll find the extra effort is worthwhile when your gentian wildflowers bloom in your landscape. Choose an area that is as close to its native growing conditions as possible and plant at the appropriate time. A woodland garden, bog or rock garden may be the right area to experiment with how to plant gentian. Water regularly.
Fertilizer
Fertilize with a little compost.
Sunlight
Gentians are fully hardy and can grow in full sun or partial shade.
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Soil
Sow the seed in a container of sterilized humus rich, alkaline soil.
Temperature
Tender plant – may be damaged or killed by low temperature.
Container
Sow the seed in a container of sterilized humus rich, alkaline soil.
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