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Red Valerian

By Janey

Red Valerian (Centranthus ruber (Red valerian))

8 Jun, 2009
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Jacque

O i love this Plant Janey :) Not got it myself but iv seen it on road sides in 3 different colours on M11 :)

8 Jun, 2009

Mageth

I have this too Janey, it goes so well with roses, abit of a mad self seeder though

8 Jun, 2009

Sanbaz

saw this in back yard at hairdressers today just growing wild, its lovely but i ouldnt sneak any cause i was having my hair done, lol, may ask next time

8 Jun, 2009

Pansypotter

Always reminds me of the seaside and sand dunes, very pretty!

8 Jun, 2009

Louise1

The root has medicinal uses to aid relaxing and sleeplessness :)

8 Jun, 2009

Janey

Yes, I love it.....you see it everywhere and it;s so pretty!

8 Jun, 2009

Lincslass

Janey you are a gem, Ive had this for years and couldn,t find its name,have to keep on top of it tho else it would get everywhere.........

8 Jun, 2009

Janey

Oh...good Lincslass! I bought mine from a Garden Centre last year and it's just beginning to flourish....I'm hoping it will seed in cracks and empty spaces....:o)

9 Jun, 2009

Lincslass

I can assure you it has no problems selfseeding,lol.

9 Jun, 2009

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