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Centranthus ruber Albus

Centranthus ruber Albus
Red Valerian, Jupiter's Beard, Spur Valerian

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With the 1st of May in the middle (I received my package on the 2nd), I feared some damage... Not at all! My young valerians, a total of 8, arrived unharmed. And actually, I would say that in clumps inside the kraft bags, the moisture is better preserved than in plastic pots. As soon as they arrived, they were promptly planted.

Jocelyne, 02/05/2023

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A lovely wild valerian with white panicles.
Flower size
6 cm
Height at maturity
80 cm
Spread at maturity
40 cm
Exposure
Sun
Hardiness
Hardy down to -20°C
Soil moisture
Dry soil
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Recommended planting time March to May, September to November
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Description

Centranthus ruber 'Albus' is a lovely perennial with an exceptionally long flowering period. This variety of valerian produces panicles of white flowers from late spring to summer. It easily self-seeds, and sometimes settles in curious places like a crack in a wall. Cut the faded flowers before seed formation if you don't want it to spread.

 

Very easy to grow, it prefers neutral to limestone, even rocky, dry to moist soil.

Centranthus ruber Albus in pictures

Centranthus ruber Albus (Flowering) Flowering
Centranthus ruber Albus (Foliage) Foliage
Centranthus ruber Albus (Plant habit) Plant habit

Flowering

Flower colour white
Flowering time July to August
Flower size 6 cm
Fragrance Fragrant

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour medium green

Plant habit

Height at maturity 80 cm
Spread at maturity 40 cm
Growth rate fast

Botanical data

Genus

Centranthus

Species

ruber

Cultivar

Albus

Family

Valerianaceae

Other common names

Red Valerian, Jupiter's Beard, Spur Valerian

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

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Planting and care

Plant in the sun or possibly in partial shade in neutral to limestone, even rocky soil. Valerians prefer well-drained, even poor soil. They withstand drought well. You can prune the inflorescences after flowering to encourage a second bloom and prevent self-seeding.

Planting period

Recommended planting time March to May, September to November

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow, Rockery
Type of use Border, Slope
Hardiness Hardy down to -20°C (USDA zone 6b) Show map
Planting density 5 per m2
Exposure Sun
Soil pH Neutral, Calcareous
Soil type Chalky (poor, alkaline and well-drained), Clayey-chalky (heavy and alkaline), Silty-loamy (rich and light), Stony (poor and well-drained)
Soil moisture Dry soil, well-draining

Care

Pruning No pruning necessary
Overwinter Can be left in the ground
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