Centranthus ruber

Red Valerian

Description: 3ft (90cm). Spreading clumps of oval, glaucous leaves. Erect heads of small, deep red or white flowers from May to September.

Cultivation: Fully hardy. Tolerates exposed position, needs alkaline soil.

Latin name: Centranthus ruber
Common name: Red Valerian
Type: perennial
Hedging: No
Sow: April
May
June

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