38 Hawley Road, Earnscleugh,
Alexandra
Centranthus ruber
False Valerian
$15
15cm Pot
Mature height:
60 - 90 cm
Mature width:
45 - 60 cm
A vigorous, bushy perennial with blue-green, fleshy leaves. Produces long-lasting, dense clusters of tiny, star-shaped, vibrant reddish-pink, pink or white flowers from late spring through summer. Known for its ability to grow in the toughest, driest spots.
Growing Conditions
Soil
Well-drained, poor, rocky, or gravelly lime-rich soil.
Sunlight
Full sun is essential for the densest habit and heaviest flowering.
Flower
Dense clusters of tiny vibrant reddish-pink, pink or white flowers in spring/summer.
Care & Maintenance
Centranthus ruber is an incredibly tough, free-flowering perennial that thrives in dry, rocky, and exposed garden sites.
• Cut back after the first flush of flowers.
• Prefers sunny positions with very free-draining soil.
• Extremely drought-tolerant once established in the ground.
• Hardy against frost and harsh Central Otago conditions.
Common Uses for
Centranthus ruber
01
Tough Bank Cover
Climbs and fills dry, sunny embankments with a massive, vibrant, red-pink floral wave.
02
Wall & Cranny Filler
Grows beautifully in stone wall crevices, gravel piles, and neglected dry garden spots.
03
Naturalistic Meadow
Adds an airy, vibrant, long-flowering structural highlight to wild-flower garden beds.
04
Pollinator Border
Small, star-like flowers are a reliable, high-volume nectar source for butterflies.
Visit Us Today
We’re a local, onsite nursery located in Alexandra.
All plants are selected and purchased in person so you can see quality, size, and suitability before you buy.
38 Hawley Road, Earnscleugh, Alexandra
Opening Hours
You’re welcome to visit during our open hours, or arrange a time that suits you by appointment.
August - May:
Tue, Wed, Thu | 2:00 pm – 7:00 pm
June - July:
By Appointment Only