{"product_id":"blue-gentian-seeds-gentiana-makinoi-royal-blue","title":"Blue Gentian Seeds — Gentiana makinoi Blue","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Bluest Blue in the Garden\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGentiana makinoi Blue\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eGentiana makinoi\u003c\/em\u003e) is one of the most vivid and jewel-toned blues available in the plant world — a deep, saturated royal blue that stops you in your tracks. Trumpet-shaped blooms of extraordinary intensity, perfect for the rockery, border edge, or as a striking cut flower accent. A true collector's plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Gardeners Love It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e💙 \u003cstrong\u003eExtraordinary royal blue\u003c\/strong\u003e — one of the truest, deepest blues in the garden, simply unmistakable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✂️ \u003cstrong\u003eStriking cut flower accent\u003c\/strong\u003e — adds drama and depth to any arrangement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e📏 \u003cstrong\u003eCompact and tidy\u003c\/strong\u003e — ideal for borders, rockeries, and containers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🐝 \u003cstrong\u003ePollinator magnet\u003c\/strong\u003e — bees adore the deep trumpet blooms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🌿 \u003cstrong\u003eLong-lived perennial\u003c\/strong\u003e — returns year after year with increasing vigour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🌧️ \u003cstrong\u003eLoves cool, moist conditions\u003c\/strong\u003e — thrives in NZ's temperate climate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Tips for New Zealand\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerennial.\u003c\/strong\u003e Sow in autumn or early spring. \u003cem\u003eGentiana makinoi\u003c\/em\u003e prefers cool, moist, well-drained soil with morning sun and afternoon shade. Seeds benefit from cold stratification — refrigerate damp seeds for 4–6 weeks before sowing. Germination takes \u003cstrong\u003e14–28 days\u003c\/strong\u003e — can be slow and erratic, so patience is essential and trays should not be discarded too early. Ideal for cooler NZ regions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's in the Packet\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach packet contains \u003cstrong\u003e25 seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e of Gentiana makinoi Blue (\u003cem\u003eGentiana makinoi\u003c\/em\u003e), with sowing and growing instructions included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e📄 Want the full growing guide? The \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/chbotanics.co.nz\/products\/gentian-gentiana-spp-propagation-guide-chbotanics\"\u003eGentian Propagation Guide\u003c\/a\u003e — a detailed digital PDF covering stratification, germination, sowing times, and much more, is available as an instant download. 🌱😊\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e📄 Want to go even deeper? The \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/chbotanics.co.nz\/products\/chbotanics-propagation-from-seeds-manual-professional-edition\"\u003eCHBotanics Propagation from Seeds Manual — Professional Edition\u003c\/a\u003e — a comprehensive digital PDF covering sowing times, germination, spacing, and much more across dozens of flower and vegetable species, is available as an instant download. 🌱😊\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chbotanics Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45495305633861,"sku":null,"price":4.5,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0734\/2974\/5733\/files\/image_d0517f18-8998-49cb-943c-47475b269ccd.png?v=1786053471","url":"https:\/\/chbotanics.co.nz\/products\/blue-gentian-seeds-gentiana-makinoi-royal-blue","provider":"Chbotanics Seeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}