Centranthus ruber ‘Coccineus’, commonly known as Red Valerian, is a striking and resilient perennial that fills the garden with airy clusters of deep pink-red blooms. This long-flowering plant thrives in sunny, well-drained spots and is perfect for borders, rock gardens or naturalistic plantings. Its light, elegant flowers attract many butterflies and bees, while the plant itself requires very little maintenance. With its robust nature and extended flowering period, Centranthus ruber ‘Coccineus’ brings a vivid, summery charm to any outdoor space.
Please note: Plants are living products and may vary from the photo and description. Minor imperfections may occur but usually recover well in your garden. Our plants are strong, durable and delivered in nursery pots, shipped directly from our partner growers.
At a Glance
- Type: outdoor garden plant
- Height: approx. 10-25 cm
- Pot: Ø9 cm nursery pot
- Delivery: free delivery across Ireland and 24 more EU countries (5–8 working days), covered by our healthy-arrival guarantee
- Sun or shade
- Full sun
- Height
- 0.5-1 m
- Spread
- 0.5-1 m
- Foliage
- Semi-evergreen
- Flowers
- Spring, Summer, Autumn
- Time to maturity
- 2-5 years
- Soil
- Sandy, Loam
- Soil pH
- Neutral to alkaline
- Moisture
- Dry
- Drought resistance
- Yes
- Exposure
- Coastal
- Aspect
- South, West
- Hardiness (RHS)
- H5 (to about -10 °C)
Sources: RHS Plant Finder; PFAF (Plants For A Future)
Ranges come from the RHS Plant Finder and PFAF. They show what each plant tolerates; local conditions vary.
Free delivery, always — on every order across Ireland and the EU 🌿
Typical Delivery Times
Ireland and all EU destinations — 5–8 working days
Delivery times are estimates and may vary based on local conditions.
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