Re: Centranthus ruber
According to Lancaster's "What Plants Where", they will also withstand
coastal conditions. Picture shows a vibrant shade of dark red. I'm
sure they'll be a glowing spot near your spruce.
Cheers!
Betty
Myrna Miller wrote:
>
> 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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