Centranthus angustifolius is a semi-evergreen cultivar of the Centranthus genus, known for its columnar upright habit. As a member of the Caprifoliaceae family, it thrives in full sun and is well suited to south- or west-facing, exposed sites. This plant prefers well-drained, fertile soils such as chalk, loam, or sand with an alkaline to neutral pH. Hardy to UK zone H5, it is ideal for coastal, cottage, and gravel gardens, as well as wildlife gardens and flower borders. Its season of interest spans summer and autumn, with propagation by seed sown in spring or division in early spring.

Centranthus angustifolius is a semi-evergreen with a columnar habit, thriving in full sun and ideal for coastal and cottage gardens from summer to autumn.

Centranthus angustifolius

Centranthus ruber 'Coccineus' is a columnar upright perennial in the Caprifoliaceae, notable for an extended summer flowering display. It is semi-evergreen and produces clusters of blooms from June to September. The cultivar prefers a sunny, south- or west-facing position in well-drained soil. It suits exposed coastal sites as well as sheltered garden corners.

Red Valerian Centranthus ruber 'Coccineus' flowers from June to September and prefers full sun on well-drained alkaline or neutral soil.

Centranthus ruber 'Coccineus'

Red Valerian (Centranthus ruber 'Coccineus') |

Centranthus ruber mauve-flowered is a semi-evergreen cultivar of the Centranthus genus, which includes annuals or perennials with simple, opposite leaves and clusters of small, trumpet-shaped flowers at the stem tips. This cultivar has a columnar upright habit and thrives in full sun, ideally in south- or west-facing, exposed positions. It prefers well-drained, fertile soils such as chalk, loam, or sand with neutral to alkaline pH. Hardy to UK zone H5, it is suitable for coastal, cottage, gravel, and wildlife gardens, as well as flower borders and beds, providing interest through summer and autumn.

Centranthus ruber mauve-flowered thrives in full sun, is hardy to RHS H5, and adds summer to autumn colour in coastal and cottage gardens.