Centranthus ruber (L.) DC.
Fully hardy, clump-forming, woody-based perennial with dense cymes of small, funnel-shaped, fragrant, white, pink or crimson flowers from late spring to late summer. Self-seeds freely. To 1m. [RHSE, Hortus].
Horticultural & Botanical History
Ancient garden plant of some medicinal value in the past. Figured in English Botany. ‘In chalk-pits, railway cuttings, and on old walls. Perfectly naturalized in the South of England, and imperfectly so in the Northern counties and a few places in Scotland.’ [English Botany vol.4, pl.DLXIV/1863-86].
History at Camden Park
Listed in all published catalogues as Centranthus ruber [H.54/1843] and in the 1845, 1850 and 1857 catalogues as Valeriana ruber [H.227/1845].
Notes
Published Feb 06, 2009 - 05:15 PM | Last updated Aug 01, 2010 - 03:04 PM
Centranthus ruber (L.) DC. | English Botany pl.DLXIV/1863-86 | BHL
| Family | Valerianaceae |
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| Category | |
| Region of origin | Southern Europe and north Africa but widely naturalised in Britain |
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| Common Name | Red valerian, Rosaed valerian, Spur valerian, Plum pudding, Jupiter?s beard, Kiss-me-quick |
| Name in the Camden Park Record | Centranthus ruber Valeriana ruber |
| Confidence level | high |