Centranthus Coccineus (Red Valerian)
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Description
Centranthus ruber 'Coccineus', commonly known as Red Valerian or Jupiter's Beard, is a must-have perennial for gardeners who want to introduce bold colour and a natural charm to their outdoor space. This hardy plant produces clusters of deep pink to crimson-red flowers from late spring well into autumn, providing a long-lasting burst of colour that attracts bees, butterflies, and other beneficial pollinators.
Growing to a height of around 60-90 cm, Red Valerian thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, making it perfect for borders, cottage gardens, and even rocky or coastal sites where other plants might struggle. An interesting feature of Centranthus ruber 'Coccineus' is its drought tolerance once established, which makes it a reliable option for gardeners looking to create low-maintenance, yet vibrant, displays. It can even grow in challenging spots, such as along walls and garden paths, adding a touch of wild beauty to these areas
Botanical Name: Centranthus ruber 'Coccineus'
Common Name: Red Valerian, Jupiter's Beard
Flower Colour: Deep pink to crimson-red
Height: Up to 60-90 cm
Spread: 45-60 cm
Flowering Period: Late spring to autumn
Key Features: Long flowering season; drought-tolerant once established; attracts bees and butterflies; self-seeding for naturalised drifts
Sunlight: Thrives in full sun
Soil: Prefers well-drained soil; can tolerate poor or rocky soil
Wildlife Attraction: Attracts bees, butterflies, and pollinators
Supplied As: Bare root plants
Ideal for pots: No
Ideal For: Borders, cottage gardens, rocky areas, coastal gardens
Maintenance: Low-maintenance; easy to establish and care for
Planting Time: Spring planting for quick establishment and growth
Dispatch: Spring March/April
Planting information
- Dig a hole to the required depth. You can find this required depth for each type of bulb, tuber or root in the growing guides.
- Depth is measurement of space between the soil line and top of bulb or bare root.
- Set the bulbs or bare root in place, pointed side or sprout side upward.
- Cover the bulbs by replacing the soil and water thoroughly.
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Shipping schedule
We start shipping our spring planted flower bulbs in Spring. We start shipping by the end of March.
Bulbs that are planted in spring and have a tendency to bloom in summer are called spring bulbs. Not to be confused with bulbs that are planted in autumn and bloom in spring.
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For over 4 generations, DutchGrown™ has built its reputation by offering the best Autumn-planted flowers bulbs available anywhere. We take pride in our exceptionally high level of quality control customer service, and our commitment to client satisfaction continues long after the bulbs leave our premises. When you order from DutchGrown™, we 100% guarantee that you will receive the hardiest flower bulbs available, packed with care and ready to thrive in your garden. Read more.
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