Centranthus 'Albus'
"White valerian"
Orders placed before 1 September 2024
You can expect your order in September 2024
Orders placed 1 September - 15 October 2024
You can expect your order in October 2023
Orders placed 16 October - 15 December 2024
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Description
Centranthus 'Albus', also known as white valerian, is a striking perennial that brings a refreshing touch of elegance to any garden. With its greyish-green leaves and airy sprays of small white flowers, this variety adds a soft, billowy texture that’s perfect for brightening up borders or filling in gaps between other plants. Standing at around 60cm, Centranthus 'Albus' is ideal for adding height without overwhelming your garden. Whether planted in a sunny border or a wildflower patch, its delicate blooms bring a touch of lightness and freshness to the landscape.
What makes Centranthus ruber 'Albus' particularly appealing is its ability to thrive in a range of conditions. It’s perfect for poor, well-drained soils, making it ideal for those tricky, dry spots where other plants might struggle. This hardy perennial not only provides a lovely display in late spring and early summer, but its naturalised look works well in informal settings, rock gardens, or coastal designs. Centranthus 'Albus' is low-maintenance and self-seeding, offering you a long-lasting, effortless show of white flowers year after year. If you’re after a plant that combines beauty, resilience, and a bit of wild charm, Centranthus 'Albus' is the perfect addition to your garden.
Our Centranthus 'Albus' plants are supplied as a root ball with healthy growth, ensuring a strong start. They are carefully shipped in our unique cardboard box, designed to keep them safe and in top condition. This ensures they arrive healthy and ready to thrive in their new home.
Key features
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Comes back every year
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Attractive to wildlife
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Loved by pollinators
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Low maintenance
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Drought tolerant
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Fully hardy
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Rodent resistant
Specs & details
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Botanical name
Centranthus ruber 'Albus'
Centranthus alba
Valeriana 'Alba' -
Flower colour
White
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Plant size
9cm root ball
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Established height
50-70cm
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Established spread
50-70cm
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Plant spacing
9 plants per m2
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Leaf colour
Green
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Habit
Upright
Clump-forming -
Life cycle
Perennial
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Hardiness
Fully hardy
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Years to establish
2-3 years
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Sunlight
Partial shade
Dappled shade -
Position
Sheltered
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Suitable for
Coastal gardens
Large containers
Borders
Cottage gardens
Low maintenance gardens -
Soil acidity
Any
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Soil moisture
Damp
Free draining
Dry -
Soil type
Loam
Clay
Loam-based compost -
Growing skill
Easy to grow
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Scented
No
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Pollinator-friendly
Yes
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Mouse resistant
No
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Rabbit resistant
Yes
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Deer resistant
Yes
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Toxicity
No report
Plant calendar
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | June | July | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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- Planting
- Flowering
Useful information
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Soak your Centranthus 'Albus' roots in water for 3-6 hours prior to planting.
Plant your "White valerian" bare roots into temporary pots with a multipurpose compost in spring and grow-on in a sheltered spot outdoors.
Choose a pot which comfortably fits the bare roots. Some have a noticeable crown which should be just below the soil surface with any top growth exposed.
Plant out into borders or permanent containers in late spring or early summer once in full growth. Choose a position in sun or shade depending on the variety.
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Orders placed before 1 September 2025
You can expect your order in September 2025Orders placed 1 September - 15 October 2025
You can expect your order in October 2025Orders placed 16 October - 15 December 2025
You can expect your order within 10 business days
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