Cottagekaren's Garden
Centranthus ruber var. coccineus - Red Valerian
Genus: Centranthus.
Species: Centranthus ruber.
Deep reddish-pink flower heeads smothering mounds of fleshy greyish green foliage. Good for cutting. Sun and well-drained soil. Flowers late-spring to autumn. 70 x 60 cm. Trim after flowering. Two for wild flower corner.