CENTRANTHUS ruber 'Albus'
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CENTRANTHUS ruber 'Albus'
Commonly known as Bouncing Bess, Drunken sailor, Red valerian
White form
individually £14.00 each , 3+ £12.00 each
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Good to know
Wildlife plant. Nectar and pollen for insects. Self-seeds freely. Ideal for old walls and stony banks. Long-flowering. -
Pests & Diseases
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Place of origin
Southern Europe, northern Africa to Turkey. Naturalised in UK. -
DeciduousLance-shaped to oval, fleshy leaves to 8cm (3in) long
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White
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Coastal / windswept
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Cottage garden
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Suitable for small gardens
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Town garden
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Fully hardy
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Height
1m (39in) -
Spread
1m (39in)
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HerbaceousEarly in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.Woody based, many-branched perennial. Dense cymes of small fragrant flowers 1.5cm (½in) long.
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Hardy - cold winter
Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F) -
Scented flowers
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Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Neutral to alkaline soil
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Well drained, dry, poor to moderately fertile soil
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Full sun
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Bee friendly
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Butterfly friendly
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Rabbit Resistant
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Mature Size1m (39in)
1m (39in)
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