Perennials: Centranthus ruber 'Coccineus'

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Valerian 'Coccineus' is a fragrant flower on a vigorous plant that can reseed itself. Unwanted spreading can be controlled by deadheading. 'Coccineus' likes a well-drained soil, rather sweet, and on the dry side. The deep salmon flowers are quite stunning and are an unusual flower color that always causes comment. The flowers are only about 1/2 inch long, but numerous flowers occur on the terminal cymes in late spring and early fall. Keep the spent flowers pruned if you wish to encourage new flowers. Little more than water and sunshine are required for this plant, with no insects or pests to speak of. Cut flowers usually last about a week in water.