Centranthus
How to Propagate
and Grow Successfully

Centranthus originate from Western Russia and the Mediterranean region of Europe and are a genus of perennial gardening plants.

Leaves are opposite, lance shape and fleshy.

Flowers are fragrant throughout the flowering season and are small borne in thick dense cymes on many branched upright stems.

Flowers appear in late spring through to autumn, fall.

Wildlife are attracted to these fragrant gardening plants, especially butterflies.

Essential info

Genus: Centranthus

Family: Valerianaceae

Species: C. ruber

Common Names: Red valerian.

Classification: Perennial.

Height: 30cm (36inches).

Flowering: From spring through to autumn.

Where to plant info

These are an easy to care for gardening plant, just plant, water and enjoy.

They will thrive in hot sunny positions.

Butterflies love them.

Where: Ideal in borders and beds.

Site: Centranthus prefer full sun, they thrive in it!

Soil: Prefers a poor free draining soil.

Propagation info By seed in autumn and spring.

How to sow seeds….. read more

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