Centranthus Ruber - Valerian: Information and Pictures from Plant Encyclopedia

Centranthus Ruber - Valerian
Type	Herbaceous, Deciduous
Size	Medium Border (50-100cm height)
Form	Rounded - Clump
Colours	Medium green Foliage, Dark pink Flowers (Summer late)
Care	Some maintenance required
Hardiness	Frost hardy
Growth	Fast growing

This easy growing clump forming perennial has attractive silver green succulent foliage crowned by pinky red frothy blossom throughout the summer months. It can be grown in a mixed border or naturalised in rockery / walling.

Cultivation tips: Valerian will grow on most well drained soils, especially chalky and coastal locations where it grows wild. Centranthus requires full sun to look its best and should be cut back in winter. It will self seed readily. 60cm by 60cm.