Centranthus ruber (Jupiter's Beard) Seeds
Centranthus ruber is a long-blooming perennial with masses of reddish-pink or white flowers that appear in late spring to early summer. Hardy in zones 4-9.
Sowing Centranthus ruber Seeds
Start centranthus seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost date. Or sow outdoors in late spring. Barely cover the seeds with soil. Full sun to part shade.
Centranthus ruber 'Alba' is a versatile, easy-to-grow perennial with masses of pure white flowers on large, bushy plants. It makes a good cut flower .
White Jupiter's Beard looks terrific with bearded iris and other large perennials. The blue-green foliage makes a nice backdrop for shorter plants. Also known as Centranthus ruber 'Snowcloud' or Centranthus ruber White. Deer resistant .
Centranthus ruber 'Coccineus' is a first-year flowering perennial . It repeat blooms if the stems are cut back by one-third after flowering. The clusters of reddish-pink flowers attract hummingbirds and butterflies .
Also known as Red Valerian, Jupiter's Beard, Keys of Heaven, and Centranthus ruber var. coccineus. It tolerates drought , shade , and poor soil.