Centranthus Ruber | 9cm Pot

Perfect for a seaside garden. Position: full sun Soil: well-drained, neutral to alkaline Rate of growth: fast-growing Flowering period: July to October Hardiness: fully hardyDense clusters of reddish-pink flowers appear from July to October on tall, fleshy stems with glaucous leaves. Red valerian is long flowering and easy to grow. It’s ideal for a sunny wildflower or seaside garden with poor but well-drained soil, or for growing between the cracks in walls. It self-seeds freely and prefers a chalky or alkaline soil. 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.