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Centranthus ruber var. coccineus

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Centranthus ruber var. coccineus

Panicles of dark-red flowers in mid-summer, loved especially by butterflies. Classic cottage garden plant. Up to 50cm.

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Description

Panicles of dark-red flowers in mid-summer, loved especially by butterflies. Long-flowering. Classic cottage garden plant, will seed around. Hardy. Up to 50cm.

At A Glance

Common Name Valerian dark pink
Type Hardy Perennial
Height 30cm to 60cm
Colour red
Spread Rate moderate
Flowering mid summer
Soil Type normal,drained,dry
Aspect sun
Pollination Attractive to pollinators

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