Red Valerian
Centranthus ruber 'Coccineus'
SKU
00396
Fragrant, round clusters of small bright carmine-red flowers appear atop the plant over a long season and are complemented by the fleshy, blue-green leaves. Performs in poor, dry soils. Grows well around rocks and masonry.
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Full sun
Once established, needs only occasional watering.
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| Botanical Pronunciation | sen-TRAN-thus ROO-ber kok-SIN-ee-us |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Quickly reaches 2 to 3 ft. tall and as wide. |
| Bloom Time | Late Spring through Summer |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Flower Attribute | Fragrant, Long Bloom Season, Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Red |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Garden Style | Cottage, Mediterranean, Rustic |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Landscape Use | Border, Erosion Control, Mass Planting, Specimen, Edging, Hillside, Ground Cover |
| Light Needs | Full sun |
| Soil Needs | Flower & Rose Food |
| Special Feature | Extreme Cold Hardiness, Naturalizes Well, Tolerates Poor Soils, Waterwise, Fast Growing |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Watering Needs | Once established, needs only occasional watering. |
| Companion Plants | Maiden Grass (Miscanthus); Russian Sage (Perovskia); Tickseed (Coreopsis); Yarrow (Achillea); Catmint (Nepeta); Globe Thistle (Echinops) |
Provide average to lean, fast draining soil. Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Requires less frequent watering when established. For a neat appearance, remove old foliage before new leaves emerge. Divide clumps every 2 to 3 years in early spring.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 3-9
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