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Centranthus ruber

Botanical Name
Centranthus ruber
Common Names
Red Valerian, Spur Valerian, Foxs Brush, Kiss Me Quick, Devils beard, Jupiters Beard,
Jupiter’s Beard is an exotic evergreen perennial shrub with a clumping, columnar, upright habit. It produces clusters of pink, red or white flowers. The foliage remains year-round, providing consistent structure in plantings. Commonly used in mixed garden beds, borders and cottage-style landscapes, it is suited to ornamental plantings where seasonal colour is desired. Grows to approx. 1m H x 0.6m W.
Botanical Name: Common Names:
Centranthus ruber Red Valerian, Spur Valerian, Foxs Brush, Kiss Me Quick, Devils beard, Jupiters Beard,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Shrubs Clumping, Columnar, Upright

Description:
Jupiter’s Beard is an exotic evergreen perennial shrub with a clumping, columnar, upright habit. It produces clusters of pink, red or white flowers. The foliage remains year-round, providing consistent structure in plantings. Commonly used in mixed garden beds, borders and cottage-style landscapes, it is suited to ornamental plantings where seasonal colour is desired. Grows to approx. 1m H x 0.6m W.

Mature Height: Mature Width:
60cm-1m 30-60cm

Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun Clay, Loam, Sandy, Well Drained