Bucolic Duo
Bucolic Duo
Rosa, Centranthus
Rosa, Valerian
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Description
The bucolic duo of the 'Rhapsody in Blue' Rose and White Valerian brings together two complementary plants for a romantic setting. The rose, with its semi-double flowers of a unique bluish-purple, catches all eyes from early summer. The white valerian is a perennial that will brighten up your flower bed with its small flowers in airy clusters, creating a beautiful contrast with the dark flowers of the rose. This duo will deliver a generous flowering from June to September.
The duo consists of:
1 Rosa 'Rhapsody in Blue', with clustered flowers, reaching a height of 1.50 m. Its deep violet flowering, turns to purplish-blue at maturity, creating a mystical atmosphere in the garden. This shrub rose is known for its disease resistance and fragrance.
3 White Valerians (Centranthus ruber 'Albus'), reaching 70-80 cm in height. They produce clusters of small white flowers from late spring. These easy to grow plants attract pollinators and tolerate poor, dry soils well.
Rose 'Rhapsody in Blue' and White Valerian should be planted in spring or autumn in full sun to promote generous flowering. The rose is taller so should be placed in the background, while the valerians surround it. Plant each valerian about 40 cm apart to ensure good ventilation and avoid root competition. The rose will occupy an area of about 1 m², while the three valerians together will take up about 1.5 m².
To expand your flower bed, combine this duo with Lavenders, with three plants to be interposed between the valerians to structure the foreground. Also add two Gauras (Gaura lindheimeri 'Whirling Butterflies'), whose white and delicate flowers extend the airy effect of the valerians. Finally, integrate five Nepetas (Nepeta fassenii 'Walker's Low') to complete the scene. Their purple flowers and silvery foliage will enhance the intense colour of the roses. All these plants will occupy an area of 3 to 4 m².
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Botanical data
Rosa, Centranthus
Rosaceae, Caprifoliaceae
Rosa, Valerian
Cultivar or hybrid
Other Perennials Roses
Available in 1 sizes
Planting and care
Plant these plants in full sun or partial shade, in a well-prepared, light and well-drained soil.
To grow the Bucolic Duo, choose a spot in full sun to promote abundant flowering. The soil should be well-drained, as the rose does not tolerate excess water, and the valerian adapts well to dry and slightly poor soils. Before planting, enrich the soil with compost to give your plants a good start. Space the Valerian about 40 cm apart and plant the rose with a distance of one metre from other plants so it can develop well. Water regularly in the first year to promote root growth, then reduce watering, especially for the Valerian, which is drought-tolerant.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
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The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:
- In zones 9 to 10 (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), flowering will occur about 2 to 4 weeks earlier.
- In zones 6 to 7 (Germany, Poland, Slovenia, and lower mountainous regions), flowering will be delayed by 2 to 3 weeks.
- In zone 5 (Central Europe, Scandinavia), blooming will be delayed by 3 to 5 weeks.
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
- In Mediterranean zones (Marseille, Madrid, Milan, etc.), autumn and winter are the best planting periods.
- In continental zones (Strasbourg, Munich, Vienna, etc.), delay planting by 2 to 3 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 2 to 4 weeks in autumn.
- In mountainous regions (the Alps, Pyrenees, Carpathians, etc.), it is best to plant in late spring (May-June) or late summer (August-September).
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.