Centranthus ruber 'Coccineus'
Red Jupiter's Beard Valerian
Item #: 8611
Zones: 4a to 8b
Dormancy: Winter
Height: 36" tall
Origin: Mediterranean Europe
Pot Size: 3.5" pot (24 fl. oz/0.7 L)
To be alerted when this plant is back in stock, log in and add it to your wishlist. You will receive an email when it is available.
We have long valued the Mediterranean Centranthus ruber 'Coccineus' as a great garden perennial. Jupiter's beard emerges in spring with glaucous green foliage adorning the base of the 3' tall flowering spikes that end with terminal clusters of tiny, reddish-pink, fragrant flowers. Peak flowering for us is May (NC), but Centranthus ruber continues producing flower spikes through the remainder of the summer and is a magnet for butterflies. As with all Mediterranean plants, good drainage is key to success, along with soils that tend toward a neutral pH. Jupiter's beard seems to enjoy being divided every few years to stay vigorous. Centranthus ruber also makes a great cut flower, so plant plenty to have enough for arrangements.
-
Related Articles
-
Other Attributes
Genus: Centranthus
Flower Color: Red
Leaf Color: Green
Bloom Time: Summer
Container Role: Thrillers
Garden Themes: Cottage Garden Plants , Green Roofs , Living Wall , Southwest Garden Plants
Other: Butterfly Attracting Plants , Edimentals , Cut Flower Plants , Deer Resistant Plants , Drought Tolerant Plants , Fragrant Flowers , Pollinator Plants , Medicinal Plants , Rabbit Resistant Plants , Xeriscaping Plants