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    CENTRANTHUS
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    CENTRANTHUS

    Commonly known as Valerian

     A common, introduced perennial, evocative of old cottage gardens. It is found on dry banks, cliffs and old walls as it can tolerate the lime in mortar.

    Genus of 8-12 annuals and perennials from dry, sunny slopes in southern Europe, the Mediterranean, northwestern Africa and southwestern Asia.

    C. ruber is the only species in common cultivation and comes in white and shades from pale rose-pink to dark crimson.

    Very beneficial to insects but if bruised or damaged releases a rank odour.

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    • Good to know
      At its best on old walls or stony banks. Wildlife plant - bees, butterflies, moths, insects. Deadhead to prolong flowering.
    • Medicinal properties
      Often confused with Valeriana officinalis (common valerian), the medicinal native.
    • Pests & Diseases
      None.
    • Place of origin
      Southern Europe, Mediterranean, northwest Africa, southwest Asia. Naturalised in UK.
    • Herbaceous
      Early in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.
      Annuals, perennials and some subshrubs. Erect, branched stems, funnel-shaped red or white flowers.
    • Bee friendly
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    Varieties
    CENTRANTHUS ruber 'Albus'
    White form
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £13.50
    CENTRANTHUS ruber 'Coccineus'
    Red flowering form of this attractive plant which readily naturalises itself in banks and hedgerows in coastal areas
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £13.50

    Useful extras...

    Vermin & Pest Control
    SB Plant Invigorator
    This is a non-biological non-chemical plant insecticide and mildewcide. Works against the physical motion of the insect. Perfect for all plants and edible crops.
    500 ml
    £8.00
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Afterplant - Grow Your Own
    AFTER PLANT GROW YOUR OWN seaweed is ready to use liquid concentrate that was specially formulated be used on all edible plants.
    1ltr
    £8.50
    Vermin & Pest Control
    Slug Pellets
    Slug killer blue mini pellets are easy to use and give effective control of slugs and snails. Ideal in garden, conservatory or greenhouse.
    800g
    £6.50
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