Centranthus ruber Coccineus Peltoboykinia the sturdy clumps are topped

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

Despite its long bloom period it rarely looks shabby

This floriferous fairy wings hybrid forms a 1' tall x 30" wide clump with flower stalks holding the spring-born

sandpapery green leaves make a superb 6" tall

spade-shaped leaves

Centranthus ruber Coccineus Peltoboykinia the sturdy clumps are toppedWe 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