Bring vibrant color and elegance to your garden with Gentian flower seeds. These heirloom seeds grow into striking plants with bright, trumpet-shaped blooms, perfect for borders, rockeries, and alpine gardens. Known for their easy-to-grow nature and long-lasting flowers, Gentian adds a colorful and charming touch to any home garden.
Features & Specifications:
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Botanical Name: Gentiana spp.
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Type: Perennial flowering plant
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Bloom Colors: Various shades of blue, purple, or mixed colors depending on variety
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Height: 15–60 cm (6–24 inches)
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Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
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Soil Preference: Well-draining, slightly acidic to neutral soil
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Seed Type: Heirloom, GMO-free
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Ideal For: Borders, rockeries, alpine gardens, and ornamental displays
Planting & Sowing Instructions:
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Sowing: Sow seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before the last frost or directly outdoors in early spring. Lightly press seeds onto moist soil; do not cover heavily.
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Germination: Keep soil consistently moist. Seeds typically germinate in 2–3 weeks at 18–22°C (65–72°F).
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Transplanting: Once seedlings develop 2–3 true leaves and frost risk has passed, transplant into garden beds or containers.
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Spacing: Space plants 20–40 cm (8–16 inches) apart for optimal growth.
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Care: Water moderately, keeping soil moist but well-drained. Remove spent flowers to encourage continuous blooms.
