Centranthus ruber ‘Albus', 2L
£12.00
notes
A white form of red valerian, 'Albus' bears greyish green leaves, topped with sprays of small white flowers during summer. It thrives in full sun and can often be seen growing out of walls or in coastal gardens.
Dimensions
- Pot size: 2L
- Height & Spread: 100cm (3ft 3in) x 50cm (1ft 7in)
Features
notes
A white form of red valerian, 'Albus' bears greyish green leaves, topped with sprays of small white flowers during summer. It thrives in full sun and can often be seen growing out of walls or in coastal gardens.
Details
- Flowers: May - September
- Hardy
- Drought tolerant
- Tolerates poor, sandy or chalky soils - suitable for gravel gardens and dry borders
Planting
- Enriched, well-drained soil
- South or West aspect
- Full sun
Care
- Needs full sun to flower well
- Cut back to promote a second flush of flowers
- Can self-seed – if undesirable, cut back hard in July after first flowering
Glossary