Centranthus Lecoqii | 9cm Pot

Long-lasting flowers are very rich in nectar. Position: full sun Soil: well-drained, neutral to alkaline Rate of Growth: fast-growing Flowering period: July to October Hardiness: fully hardyNative to rocky slopes, waste ground and roadsides in France and southern Spain, this long-flowering perennial is ideal for wilder planting schemes or herbaceous borders. The pale lilac-mauve flowers top upright stems from midsummer and will carry on well into autumn, especially when grown on poorer soils. The contrast between their grey-green foliage and unusually coloured flowers is a delight. Garden care: Deadhead regularly throughout the summer to prolong flowering. In autumn cut the plant back down to the ground and compost the dead stems.