Red Valerian Wildflower Seed

Red Valerian Wildflower Seed, although not a true native, it is now widely naturalised across Southern England. It grows on dry banks, walls, cliff crevices and close to the sea. Red Valerian is a very attractive plant and has been grown in gardens for a number of years.

Latin Name

• Centranthus ruber

Life Cycle

• Perennial

Flowering Time

• May to July

Red Valerian Wildflower Seed Max Flowering Height

• 70cm

Red Valerian Wildflower Seed Approx Sowing Rate

• 3.75kg/acre

Wildflower Site Preparation

The site should be weed free. Annual weeds should be controlled by mechanical means or by the use of contact based herbicide. Perennial weeds, for example docks thistle, nettles and couch grass can be dealt with using a translocated herbicide such as Round-Up. Cultivate to achieve a fine seed bed, sow seed mix and then roll to ensure firmness. The best results are obtained when there is good contact between the soil and the seeds.

Sowing Times

Sowing can best be achieved by mixing the seed with dry sand, dry sifted topsoil or sawdust and evenly broadcast. It is important that the seed is in contact with moisture in the soil so the seedbed should be lightly raked and then rolled.