Re: Centranthus ruber
- To: perennials@mallorn.com
- Subject: Re: Centranthus ruber
- From: M* R* W*
- Date: Fri, 12 Mar 1999 21:36:24 -0600
Myrna--
I've grown them 7 years (still have 2 of the original plants; the ones in
moister soil died in a winter or two, but with good drainage there's no
problem). There's been *no* spreading at all, they've just formed large
clumps. If I want more I have to collect seed and start them
purposefully.
BTW, does anyone know if this plant minds being divided? It's done so
well with no division that I've never tried it. A very carefree plant.
Mary
Missouri, zone 6
>
>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?
>
>
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