Gentiana sino-ornata - Showy Chinese Blue Gentian

This beautiful low growing herbaceous perennial plant  is one of the easiest forms of Gentian to grow, and also reliable to bloom. Spectacular 5cm (2in) bright blue trumpet-shaped flowers appear in early and mid-autumn, protruding on very short stalks from a mat of carpeting foliage, which has an almost mossy texture to it. The Royal Horticultural Society has given it its Award of Garden Merit.

Supplied in approx 1 litre containers, full of buds and flowers in season. They can be grown in patio containers, an old sink, between paving stones, in dry-stone walls or in a rockery - so are perfect for small, modern gardens, patios or balconies or simply at the front of a garden border.