Red valerian 'Coccineus'
Red valerian 'Coccineus'
Centranthus ruber ‘Coccineus’
Centranthus ruber ‘Coccineus’
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- Spectacular long-lasting bloom from June to September.
- Attracts butterflies and bees.
- Low maintenance, ideal perennial for borders.
- Well suited to dry, poor soil.
- Intense red flowers for colorful borders and rock gardens.
Centranthus ruber ‘Coccineus’ Red Valerian (Jupiter’s Beard) is a charming perennial that forms a compact clump crowned by vibrant red inflorescences, brightening sunny spots. Its airy, delicate stems add a lively note to any garden bed.
The plant features soft, grey-green foliage with arching growth, creating a light, graceful presence. It is pollinator-friendly, inviting bees and butterflies to linger.
Perfect for borders and naturalizing, this variety brings seasonal interest with long-lasting blooms and a robust, adaptable habit.
Care and watering
Centranthus ruber ‘Coccineus’ loves full sun and well‑drained soil. Water sparingly; let soil dry between drinks, and reduce watering in cool weather. It tolerates drought but benefits from a deep soak in extreme heat.
Maintenance
Deadhead after flowering to encourage rebloom; trim lightly to shape. It’s a hardy, low‑maintenance perennial that needs little feeding.
Location
Choose a sunny, sheltered spot with good drainage, such as a border or rock wall. It can naturalize in poorer soils.
Tips
Improve drainage with grit, mulch lightly, and expect some reseeding. In cold zones, mulch roots in winter.
Centranthus ruber ‘Coccineus’ (Red Valerian) adds lasting color and airy clusters of red to plantings. The striking flowers attract butterflies and bees, ideal for natural accents and summer bloom in perennial plantings.
As a spring- and summer-flowering plant, it enhances contrast and playfulness and forms a striking element in colorful combinations.
| Flowering months | |
|---|---|
| Density per m2 | 6 a 9 |
| Standing | Full sun |
| Properties | Winter hardy., Cut flower., Fragrant., Deciduous. |
| Flower color | Red |
| Leaf color | Green |
Delivery costs
| BE € 4,95 | NL € 5,95 |
| DE € 6,95 | FR € 9,95 |
| AT € 14,95 | DK € 16,95 |
| IT € 16,95 | ES € 19,95 |
| SK € 19,95 | CZ € 19,95 |
| SE € 20,95 | IE € 20,95 |
| LU € 20,95 |
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