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red valerian

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

A woody-based perennial, sometimes grown as a biennial, with grey-green leaves and dense clusters of crimson, pink or white, slightly fragrant flowers from late spring to autumn

Scientific classification

Species: red valerian (Centranthus ruber)
Genus: Centranthus
Family: Caprifoliaceae

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Toxicity: Annual Biennial · Herbaceous Perennial
Plant type: 0.5-1 metres
Height: 0.1-0.5 metres
Spread: Semi evergreen
Foliage: Columnar upright
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Season of interest: Full sun
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Distribution of red valerian

Distribution map

Europe, Mediterranean

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Culture

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Toxicity

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Quick identification of red valerian

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red valerian care guide

Water sparingly, drought tolerant once established
Watering: Full sun
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Watering

Water sparingly, drought tolerant once established

Fertilizing

No fertilizer needed

Pruning

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

Propagation

Propagate by seed sown in spring

Growing

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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