red valerian

How to Grow and Care for red valerian

red valerian · Centranthus ruber
Also known as: fox; fox's brush; German lilac; pretty Betsy; Spanish valerian; spur valerian; Jupiter's beard; kiss-me-quick

Grow in a well-drained soil that is poor to moderately fertile, ideally a chalky or stony soil. Good drought resistance; thrives on walls and in coastal gardens. Needs full sun to flower well.

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Planting and Growing red valerian

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Care difficulty1 / 5
Watering scheduleWater sparingly, drought tolerant once established
Sunlight requirementsFull sun
Ideal temperatureInformation to be completed
Soil typeChalk · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAlkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureWell drained
FertilizingNo fertilizer needed
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Care Tips

Grow in a well-drained soil that is poor to moderately fertile, ideally a chalky or stony soil. Good drought resistance; thrives on walls and in coastal gardens. Needs full sun to flower well.

How to Water red valerian?

Water sparingly, drought tolerant once established

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for red valerian?

Full sun

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for red valerian?

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What Soil Is Best for red valerian?

Soil type
Chalk · Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for red valerian?

Well drained

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How to Fertilize red valerian?

No fertilizer needed

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How to Prune red valerian?

Cut down stems in autumn or if self-seeding is a problem then cut back hard in July after their first flowering

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How to Propagate red valerian?

Propagate by seed sown in spring

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How to Transplant red valerian?

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How to Care for red valerian in Winter?

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How to Plant red valerian?

Grow in a well-drained soil that is poor to moderately fertile, ideally a chalky or stony soil. Good drought resistance; thrives on walls and in coastal gardens. Needs full sun to flower well.

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How to Repot red valerian?

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How to Harvest red valerian?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

Generally disease free

Pests

Generally pest-free

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The Toxicity of red valerian

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Attributes of red valerian

Plant typeAnnual Biennial · Herbaceous Perennial
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
FoliageSemi evergreen
HabitColumnar upright
OriginEurope, Mediterranean

Scientific Classification

Species
Centranthus ruber
Genus
Centranthus
Family
Caprifoliaceae
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