Centranthus ruber Coccineus Peltoboykinia This floriferous fairy wings hybrid

This floriferous fairy wings hybrid forms a 1' tall x 30" wide clump with flower stalks holding the spring-born

sandpapery green leaves make a superb 6" tall

glossy green leaves and lovely outfacing flowers that range from mauvy lavender to cerise pink

the sturdy clumps are topped with dramatic and very attractive purple flower buds which open later to reveal lavender flowers atop 3' scapes

protruding sex organ (spadix) which provides a dramatic contrast to the purple of the pitcher (spathe)

Centranthus ruber Coccineus Peltoboykinia This floriferous fairy wings hybridWe have long valued the Mediterranean Centranthus ruber 'Coccineus' as a great garden perennial. Jupiter's beard emerges in spring with glaucous green foliage adorning the base of the 3' tall flowering spikes that end with terminal clusters of tiny, reddish pink, fragrant flowers. Peak flowering for us is May (NC), but Centranthus ruber continues producing flower spikes through the remainder of the summer and is a magnet for butterflies. As with all