 | Red Valerian. Great Jupiter's Beard! Red Valerian, Centranthus ruber 'Coccineus', has fragrant, 1/2-inch scarlet to red flowers that grow in dense clusters on 2 to 3 foot stems; complemented by the fleshy, blue-green leaves. It is also called Jupiter's Beard. If old flowering stems are removed, it begins blooming in spring and continues over a long period. Plant Red Valerian in full sun in well drained soil. It tolerates poor soils and short drought conditions well. 'Red Valerian' re-seeds freely and to prevent... - Red Valerian. |
