Valerian. An old cottage garden plant often seen growing on walls and dry, stony banks. Attractive fragrant white flowers above bright light green leaves. Max Height 1m. Max Spread 1m. Flowers April to August. Full sun. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Centranthus ruber albus
An old cottage garden plant often seen growing on walls and dry, stony banks. Attractive fragrant white flowers above bright light green leaves.
Additional information
| Generic | Centranthus |
|---|---|
| Species | ruber |
| Varietry | albus |
| Common Name | Valerian |
| Flower Colour | white |
| Soil | Poor |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Herbaceous |
| Height | 1m |
| Family | Valerianaceae |
| Spread | 1m |
| Growth Speed | Fast |
| Growth Habit | Erect |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | April, August |
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| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Border |
| Toxicity | |
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