{"product_id":"royal-blue-gentian-seeds-gentiana-makinoi-royal-blue","title":"Royal Blue Gentian Seeds — Gentiana makinoi Royal Blue","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Bluest Blue in the Garden\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGentiana makinoi Royal 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\u003ch2\u003eWhy Gardeners Love It\u003c\/h2\u003e\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\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Tips for New Zealand\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSow 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 can be slow and erratic — patience is essential and trays should not be discarded too early. Ideal for cooler NZ regions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat’s in the Packet\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach packet contains \u003cstrong\u003e25 seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e of Gentiana makinoi Royal Blue (\u003cem\u003eGentiana makinoi\u003c\/em\u003e), with sowing and growing instructions included.\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\/royal-blue-gentian-seeds-gentiana-makinoi-royal-blue","provider":"Chbotanics Seeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}