RE: Centranthus ruber

Hi Myrna,

Well, it may be too soon for me to speak, but I planted a centranthus rubra
about 2 years ago in a dryish, sloping, rock garden facing west.  I had seen
pictures for years and loved it, but was so worried about its "voracious
spreading" I kept reading about.

After two years it is a nice clump and literally does not stop blooming.  I
have not found ONE seedling -- I wish I did!

Can't comment on your growing conditions, but here in Oregon, it has been no
problem for me.

Susan Saxton, zone 6b
For mine is just a little old fashioned garden where the 
flowers come together to praise the Lord and teach all 
who look upon them to do likewise.
Celia Thaxter

I AM in shape.  ROUND is a shape!


> -----Original Message-----
> From: Myrna Miller [m*@nemontel.net]
> Sent: Friday, March 12, 1999 3:07 PM
> To: perennials@mallorn.com
> Subject: Centranthus ruber
> 
> 
> Hi, folks....
> 
> Eight centranthus ruber are thriving under the shop lights in 
> my basement,
> because I keep reading about how they love poor soil and 
> bloom for so long.
> I also read that they can spread aggressively. The spot that I plan to
> plant them is very much contained by a huge Colorado blue 
> spruce on one
> side, and a chain link fence set in concrete next to a dirt 
> driveway on the
> other. What's your experience with centranthus ruber?
> 
> Myrna, Zone 3, Montana (the only green I can see now is the evergreen
> trees/shrubs and the vinca minor and the lamium)
> 
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