Cetranthus ruber – Jupiters beard

Description

Common names: Jupiters beard, False valerian

Cetranthus are very hardy, colourful evergreen perennials with fleshy light green leaves. Cluster of sweetly scented flowers in shades of red, pink and white will bloom from early summer through to autumn. Plants will self-seed readily.

These perennials are very drought hardy in full sun and will handle all kinds of soil as long as they have drainage. The flowers are particularly attractive to both bees and butterflies.

• 90 x 50 cm
• Hardy to cold and heat
• Full sun
• good drainage
• 9 cm pot