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Centranthus lecoqii | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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Centranthus lecoqii

Centranthus lecoqii

Drought Resistant

Genus: Centranthus
Family: Caprifoliaceae

About this plant

A short-lived perennial, sometimes grown as an annual, with slender stems and narrow, grey-green leaves. Branching clusters of tiny lilac-pink to lavender-coloured flowers are produced from early summer to early autumn

Growing Information

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Semi Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ClayLoamSandy

AlkalineNeutral

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Well Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Prefers poor to moderately fertile, well drained, chalky or lime soil in full sun. Thrives in stony soil and will not tolerate winter wet

Pruning

Deadhead regularly

Propagation

Propagate by seed sown in a cold frame in spring, or by division in early spring. Will self-seed freely

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground CoverHedging ScreensLow Maintenance

Planting Places

GreenhouseOutdoorWall Trained

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Clump FormingClimbing

Time to Full Height

Two To Five Years