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Snowcloud Garden Valerian Seeds - Centranthus ruber

Centrantus ruber Snowcloud
Red Valerian, Jupiter's Beard, Spur Valerian

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Perennial robust plant with a tall stem (80-100cm) and a very long flowering period from May to October. The flowers are slightly fragrant. Centranthus naturally grows in dry and sunny soils in southern Europe.
Flower size
2 cm
Height at maturity
1 m
Exposure
Sun
Annual / Perennial
Perennial
Germination time (days)
30 days
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Sowing period March to April
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Flowering time May to October
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Description

The Garden Valerians in mix or Centranthus ruber Snowcloud in Latin, is a robust perennial plant naturally found in dry and sunny lands of Southern Europe.

The flowers carried at the end of the stems, are gathered in compact cymes of white color. The flowers are slightly scented. The flowering is very long as it usually starts in early May and ends with the arrival of the first cold in October. That's nearly 6 months of flowering out of 12! Additionally, it will make an excellent cut flower for your summer bouquets.

An ecological gesture: Throughout the summer, the nectar-bearing flowers of Centranthus ruber Snowcloud attract pollinating insects and butterflies to your garden. A good way to improve the ecosystem of your garden and vegetable patch.

Its upright stems bear opposite lanceolate leaves that are dark green with bluish reflections. The plant reaches a height of 80 to 100cm (39.4 in) when in bloom.

Valerian is an easy-to-grow plant that self-seeds. Plant it in well-drained, even dry, and especially sunny soil. It thrives in poor soils of rockeries, slopes, and even old walls.

Flowering

Flower colour white
Flowering time May to October
Inflorescence Cyme
Flower size 2 cm
Fragrance slightly scented
Bee-friendly Attracts pollinators
Good for cut flowers Cut flower blooms
Flowering description The flowers, measuring 1 to 2 cm (0.4 - 0.8 in), slightly fragrant, carried at the tip of the stems, are arranged in compact cymes of white colour.

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour dark green
Foliage description Its upright stems bear lanceolate, dark green leaves with a bluish sheen.

Plant habit

Height at maturity 1 m
Spread at maturity 40 cm
Growth rate normal

Botanical data

Genus

Centrantus

Species

ruber

Cultivar

Snowcloud

Family

Valerianaceae

Other common names

Red Valerian, Jupiter's Beard, Spur Valerian

Origin

Mediterranean

Planting and care

Sow Valerian from March to June in a tray. Use good quality soil. Sow your seeds by broadcasting. Cover the seeds by sprinkling soil on top or vermiculite, lightly press down and water generously with a fine rain. Place your tray in light, without direct sunlight, at a temperature of 18°C to 20°C.

The seeds will germinate in 21 to 30 days. Once the plants have reached a height of 5 cm (2 in), transplant them into pots. 15 days before their final planting, start gradually acclimating them to a temperature of 15°C.

By the end of May or early June, the temperature in the garden will be warm enough to plant your young plants. Choose a sunny location with well-drained soil. Space your plants 30 cm (11.8 in) apart.

Regularly remove faded flowers to promote new flowering.

Sowing period

Sowing period March to April
Germination time (days) 30 days

Intended location

Suitable for Rockery
Type of use Border, Slope
Hardiness Hardy down to -29°C (USDA zone 5) Show map
Ease of cultivation Amateur
Exposure Sun
Soil pH Any
Soil moisture Dry soil
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