Red Valerian. An old cottage garden plant often seen growing on walls and dry, stony banks. Attractive fragrant scarlet-red flowers above bright green leaves. Max Height 1m. Max Spread 1m. Flowers April to August. Full sun. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Centranthus ruber coccineus
An old cottage garden plant often seen growing on walls and dry, stony banks. Attractive fragrant scarlet-red flowers above bright green leaves.
Additional information
| Generic | Centranthus |
|---|---|
| Species | ruber |
| Varietry | coccineus |
| Common Name | Red Valerian |
| Flower Colour | red, scarlet |
| 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 |
| Colour Fruit | |
| 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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