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Exposurefull sun
Waterlow
Typeannual
Distribution
Centranthus ruber 'Albus'
Centranthus ruber 'Albus'
Flower Color
Description
An upright perennial, sometimes grown as a biennial, with greyish-green leaves and sprays of small white flowers in late spring and summer
Mature Height
1m
Mature Spread
0.5m
Plant Characteristics
Foliage
Evergreen
Growth Habit
Upright
Growth Speed
Moderate · 0.3 m/yr
Soil Texture
ChalkLoamSand
Soil pH
AlkalineNeutral
Soil Moisture
Well-drained
Hardiness (RHS)
H7
Hardiness (USDA)
Zones 2-12
Flowering Season
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Key Features
Drought resistantGenerally pest-freeWildlife gardensCoastalCottage and informal gardenGravel gardenMediterranean climate plantsFlower borders and beds