Gentian with its beautiful blue flowers is particularly popular in the rock garden. The flowering time of the ornamental perennial from the Alps depends on the variety. In years with a favorable climate, some gentian varieties often flower twice a year.
Autumn gentian flowers from September to December
When does the gentian bloom?
The blue gentian, Clusius gentian, is most commonly planted in the home garden. But yellow and white varieties are also increasingly conquering gardens.
The flowering time of the individual varieties:
- Spring gentian: March to August and autumn
- Clusius gentian: May to June
- Kochscher gentian: May to August
- White gentian: June to August
- Yellow gentian: June to August
- Autumn gentian: September to December
Second flowering in autumn
In order for the blue gentian to develop a second bloom, both the location and the weather must be right.
tips and tricks
Plant different types of gentians in the garden. Then you can enjoy the beautiful colors of the robust, easy-care flowering plant for many months.