Centranthus ruber
Red Valerian
Also called Jupiter's Beard
Centranthus ruber - Red Valerian
More About Centranthus ruber
- Fragrant carmine-rose star-shaped flower clusters
- Well-branched clumping perennial
- Grayish-green oval to lance-shaped leaves up to 10 cm long
- Excellent cut flower, dried or fresh
- Bloom Time: Summer
Zone:
4
Height:
60-80 cm
Spread:
50-70 cm
Colour:
Pink (deep)
Red Valerian Growing and Maintenance Tips
Grows best with medium moisture in a sandy, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Drought-tolerant when established. In soils too rich, Centranthus may become leggy and require staking. Prune spent flowers to maintain shape, extend bloom time and prevent self-seeding.
Full Sun
Partial Sun/Shade
Attracts Butterflies
Deer Resistant
Dried Flower/Foliage
Long Blooming
Cut Flower/Foliage
Drought Tolerant
Fragrant
Soil Moisture
Well-drained
Average to Dry Soils
Growth Rate
Medium
Flowering Time
Lt. Sum-Fall
Fall
Summer
Habit
Clumping
Upright
Foliage Color
Gray
Green