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Centranthus lecoqii (Mauve valerian)
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1 hour care
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per year
0.6m
Max height
Max height
0.4m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Centranthus lecoqii
Other names
Mauve valerian, Narrow-leaved valerian, Centranthus mauve-flowered, Centranthus ruber mauve-flowered
Genus
Centranthus Centranthus
Species
C. lecoqii - C. lecoqii is an clump-forming, bushy, semi-evergreen perennial with narrowly lance-shaped, grey-green leaves and upright stems bearing dense cymes of small, fragrant, funnel-shaped, mauve to lilac-pink flowers from late spring to late summer.
Centranthus lecoqii is: Deciduous
Habit
Clump-forming, Bushy, Upright
Flower
Mauve in Spring; Mauve in Summer
Foliage
Grey-green in Spring; Grey-green in Summer; Grey-green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
General care
Pruning
Deadhead regularly to prevent self-seeding. Cut back in autumn.
Propagation methods
Division, Seed
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Where to grow
Centranthus lecoqii (Mauve valerian) will reach a height of 0.6m and a spread of 0.4m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, Bees (attract & feed bees), Coastal, Cottage/Informal, Drought Tolerant, Low Maintenance, Wallside and trellises, Wildlife
Cultivation
Plant in a well-drained, poor to moderately fertile, preferably stony or chalky soil in full sun. Drought tolerant once established. Suitable for coastal gardens and growing against walls.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Centranthus lecoqii
Other names
Mauve valerian, Narrow-leaved valerian, Centranthus mauve-flowered, Centranthus ruber mauve-flowered
Genus
Centranthus Centranthus
Species
C. lecoqii - C. lecoqii is an clump-forming, bushy, semi-evergreen perennial with narrowly lance-shaped, grey-green leaves and upright stems bearing dense cymes of small, fragrant, funnel-shaped, mauve to lilac-pink flowers from late spring to late summer.
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Clump-forming, Bushy, Upright
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Colour
Flower
Mauve in Spring; Mauve in Summer
Foliage
Grey-green in Spring; Grey-green in Summer; Grey-green in Autumn
General care
Pruning
Deadhead regularly to prevent self-seeding. Cut back in autumn.
Propagation methods
Division, Seed
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Where to grow
Centranthus lecoqii (Mauve valerian) will reach a height of 0.6m and a spread of 0.4m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, Bees (attract & feed bees), Coastal, Cottage/Informal, Drought Tolerant, Low Maintenance, Wallside and trellises, Wildlife
Cultivation
Plant in a well-drained, poor to moderately fertile, preferably stony or chalky soil in full sun. Drought tolerant once established. Suitable for coastal gardens and growing against walls.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5
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