Does it need a lot of water?

No, it is quite drought tolerant once established.

Can I grow it in a pot?

Yes, it grows well in containers if they have excellent drainage.

Pflanzenratgeber

Red valerian.

Centranthus ruber

Aussprache sen-TRAN-thus ROO-ber

Auch bekannt als Bovisand-sailor, Jupiter's beard, Jupiter's-beard, Pretty Betsy, Red Valerian, Spur valerian

Red valerian is a charming, hardy perennial that brings a splash of color to sunny spots. It is famous for its long blooming season and ability to thrive in rocky, poor soil. You will love how it attracts butterflies to your garden.

Ein weiteres Foto von Red valerian — Foto von naturalist charlie (CC BY) über iNaturalist

Auf einen Blick

Pflegestufe: Einfach
Pflanzenart: Perennial
Licht: Full sun
Licht im Innenraum: Direkte Sonne
Gießen: Alle 7 bis 14 Tage
Endgröße: 3 feet
Wachstum: Schnell
Winterhärte: USDA 5 bis 9
Blütezeit: Late spring to late summer

Pflege

Plant this in a spot with full sun and well draining soil to keep it happy. Watch for wilting if the soil stays too wet, as it prefers to dry out between drinks. Deadhead the spent blooms to encourage a second flush of flowers later in the season.

Gießen: Water deeply once established, but allow the soil to dry out significantly between waterings.
Düngen: A light application of compost in the spring is usually plenty for this vigorous grower.
Schneiden: Trim back spent flower stalks throughout the summer to promote continuous blooming.
Umtopfen: These plants prefer to stay in the ground, but if kept in containers, refresh the soil every few years.
Boden: Well draining, rocky, or sandy soil
Boden-pH: Neutral to alkaline
Temperatur: -15 bis 35°C
Luftfeuchtigkeit: 30 bis 70%
Trockenheitstoleranz: Hoch
Lebensdauer: Short-lived perennial, typically 3 to 5 years.
Duft: Leicht
Wildverbiss-Resistenz: Hoch

Anzeichen fürs Umtopfen

Roots growing out of the drainage holes.
Water sitting on the surface for too long.
Plant growth slowing significantly.

Sicherheit

Menschen: The plant is not documented as toxic, but it is not intended for human consumption.
Kinder: The plant is not inherently dangerous, but children should be discouraged from eating any part of it.
Kontaktallergene: The sap may cause mild skin irritation in sensitive individuals.
Allergene in der Luft: The pollen can trigger mild reactions in those with seasonal allergies.
Essbarkeit: This plant is not considered edible and should be avoided for consumption.

So erkennst du die Pflanze

Clusters of small star shaped flowers
Blue green succulent like foliage
Opposite leaves on upright stems
Spur at base of flower

Höhe: 0,6 bis 0,9m
Breite: 0,3 bis 0,6m
Blätter: blue-green, grey-green, semi-evergreen
Blüten: red, pink, white, 0,5 bis 1cm

Häufige Probleme

Aphids — Small insects that cluster on new growth and flower buds.
Powdery mildew — A fungal growth that appears as white dust on the foliage during humid weather.

Standort und Pflege

Vermehrung: seed, division, cuttings
Pflanzzeit: spring, autumn
Überwinterung: Cut back the foliage after the first frost to keep the plant tidy. Ensure the crown stays dry during winter to prevent rot.
Im Kübel: It grows well in containers at least 30 centimeters wide, provided the potting mix is gritty and drains very quickly.

Seed

Sow seeds in trays in early spring.
Cover lightly with soil.
Keep moist until germination occurs.

Division

Dig up the clump in early spring.
Carefully pull the root mass apart.
Replant immediately into prepared soil.

Pair this plant with other drought-tolerant species to ensure they all thrive under similar watering schedules.

Gute Pflanzpartner

Echter Lavendel — They share similar requirements for sun and well-drained soil.
Nepeta faassenii — The blue tones of catmint contrast beautifully with the red flowers of the valerian.

Botanisches

Familie: Caprifoliaceae
Gattung: Centranthus
Ordnung: Dipsacales
Klasse: Magnoliopsida
Ursprüngliche Heimat: Mediterranean region
Artenschutz: It is considered an invasive species in some regions like California and should be managed accordingly.

It thrives in rocky, well-drained soils where it can easily colonize disturbed sites.

Nutzen für Wildtiere: nectar source
Bestäuber: Bienen, Schmetterlinge, Nachtfalter
Verwendung: cottage gardens, rock gardens, pollinator borders, dry stone walls

Im Jahresverlauf

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Blüte

Fruchtbildung

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Ökologische Zeigerwerte

Salzgehalt: 4/9
Bodenreaktion: 7/9
Licht: 8/9
Temperatur: 6/9
Feuchtigkeit: 3/9
Nährstoffe: 3/9

Taxonomie abgeglichen mit GBIF.

Häufige Fragen

Does it need a lot of water?: No, it is quite drought tolerant once established.
Can I grow it in a pot?: Yes, it grows well in containers if they have excellent drainage.

Woher der Name kommt

The genus name comes from the Greek words kentron for spur and anthos for flower, referring to the spurred base of the corolla.

Gut zu wissen

It is commonly called Jupiter's beard.
The plant thrives in poor, alkaline soils.
It is highly tolerant of salt spray in coastal areas.
Deadheading spent blooms can encourage a second flush of flowers.

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