Centranthus ruber Coccineus Peltoboykinia spade-shaped leaves

spade-shaped leaves

the sturdy clumps are topped with dramatic and very attractive purple flower buds which open later to reveal lavender flowers atop 3' scapes

glossy green leaves and lovely outfacing flowers that range from mauvy lavender to cerise pink

'Fortunei' type clumps are topped with 2' tall scapes of lavender flowers in late spring

Centranthus ruber Coccineus Peltoboykinia spade-shaped leavesWe have long valued the Mediterranean Centranthus ruber 'Coccineus' as a great garden perennial. Jupiter's beard emerges in spring with glaucous green foliage adorning the base of the 3' tall flowering spikes that end with terminal clusters of tiny, reddish pink, fragrant flowers. Peak flowering for us is May (NC), but Centranthus ruber continues producing flower spikes through the remainder of the summer and is a magnet for butterflies. As with all