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Centranthus ruber Star Ruber Mixed - Red Valerian Seeds

Centranthus ruber Mix
Red Valerian, Jupiter's Beard, Spur Valerian

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Robust perennial plant with tall stems (80-100 cm) and a very long flowering period: from May to October. The white, rose and maroon flowers are slightly fragrant. Centranthus grows naturally in the sunny, dry areas of Southern Europe.
Flower size
2 cm
Height at maturity
1 m
Exposure
Sun
Annual / Perennial
Perennial
Germination time (days)
30 days
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Sowing period March to April
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Flowering time May to October
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Description

This mix of red valerian or Centranthus Star Ruber Mixed, is a robust perennial that grows naturally in the sunny, dry areas of Southern Europe.

Its erect stems bear opposite, lanceolate, dark green leaves with hints of blue. The plant reaches a height of 80 to 100 cm when in flower.

The flowers that are held at the tips of the stems, are gathered into compact cymes of rose, maroon and white. The flowers are lightly scented. The flowering period is very long as it usually starts at the beginning of May and ends with the first cold spells in October, which means that it blooms nearly 6 months out of 12!

Red valerian is an easy-to-grow plant that self-seeds readily on its own. Plant it in well-drained, even dry soil and make sure above all else, that it gets a lot of sunlight. It adapts to the poor soil of rock gardens and slopes, and even grows very well on old walls.

Additionally, it will make an excellent cut flower for your summer bouquets.

An eco-friendly gesture: All summer long, the melliferous flowers of Centranthus Star Ruber Mixed attract pollinating insects and butterflies to your garden. A good way to improve the ecosystem of your garden and vegetable plots.

Flowering

Flower colour red
Flowering time May to October
Inflorescence Cyme
Flower size 2 cm
Fragrance slightly scented
Bee-friendly Attracts pollinators
Good for cut flowers Cut flower blooms
Flowering description The flowers, measuring 1 to 2 cm (0.4 - 0.8 in), slightly fragrant, carried at the tip of the stems, are arranged in compact clusters of pink, red, and white color.

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour dark green
Foliage description Its upright stems bear opposite lanceolate dark green leaves with a bluish tint.

Plant habit

Height at maturity 1 m
Spread at maturity 60 cm
Growth rate normal

Botanical data

Genus

Centranthus

Species

ruber

Cultivar

Mix

Family

Valerianaceae

Other common names

Red Valerian, Jupiter's Beard, Spur Valerian

Origin

Mediterranean

Product reference764111

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Planting and care

Sow red valerian from March to June in a seed tray. Use good quality soil. Broadcast sow the seeds. Cover the seeds with a sprinkling of compost or vermiculite and tamp down lightly. Water generously with a very fine rose. Place your seed tray in a bright position without direct sunlight, at a temperature of 18°C to 20°C.

Seed emergence will take 21 to 30 days. As soon as the seedlings have reached a height of 5 cm, transplant them into small pots. 15 days before planting them out, begin to gradually acclimatize to a temperature of 15 °C.

At the end of May, beginning of June, temperatures in the garden should be warm enough to transplant your young plants. Choose a site with plenty of sunshine and well-drained soil. Space your plants 30 cm apart.

Regularly deadhead spent flowers in order to encourage further blooming.

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Sowing period

Sowing period March to April
Germination time (days) 30 days

Intended location

Suitable for Rockery
Type of use Border, Slope
Hardiness Hardy down to -29°C (USDA zone 5) Show map
Ease of cultivation Amateur
Exposure Sun
Soil pH Any
Soil moisture Dry soil, poor and dry.
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