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Discussion in 'Identification Area' started by Bradshaw_John, Jun 5, 2020.

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  1. Bradshaw_John

    Bradshaw_John Apprentice Gardener

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    My next door neighbour has offered me a cutting from this but I'm not sure what it is. Could someone help identify it so I can check on how to proceed?
    Many thanks
     

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      pete Growing a bit of this and a bit of that....

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      It's Valerian, it spreads by seed, I dont think cuttings root, but might be wrong.
      It can become a pest self seeding readily, but ok if you cut the dead flowers off before they form seeds.

      Aparently cutting can be taken,
      Valeriana officinalis | common valerian/RHS Gardening
       
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        Sorry but this is Centranthus ruber...also called red valerian

        Very different from Valeriana officinalis.

        Blinking common names causing confusion!

        Valeriana officinalis common valerian - Google Search
         
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          Centranthus ruber...also called red valerian..pics


          CENTRANTHUS RUBER COCCINEUS 30-06-2008 12-21-22.JPG CENTRANTHUS RUBER 13-06-2009 17-08-19.JPG

          CENTRANTHUS RUBER 13-06-2009 17-08-30.JPG CENTRANTHUS RUBER 20-05-2013 11-41-18.JPG
          CENTRANTHUS RUBER ALBUS 17-06-2012 15-03-27.JPG
           
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          This is one I have, possibly two, seed came from the shingle at Dungeness.
          DSC_0030.JPG
           
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          I bought some red valerian plugs earlier this year. 20200605_191650.jpg
           
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            As for how to proceed, put it in a dustbin bag, place in car, drive for minimum 50 miles, place bag in someone's dustbin, drive home. It might not succeed in following you :biggrin:
             
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              I take it you are not a fan then.:roflol:
               
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                I like it:dunno: I have it in a large pot in very poor compost/sand/grit as it likes good drainage. It reminds me on my Fishing "expeditions" around Rutland and Peterborough where it can be found growing naturally in the stone walls around the gardens and Cottages and adds to the character and charm of the Villages:coffee:
                 
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                  I grow it as I like red in the garden, but I treat it the same as aquilegia, I dead head before it can go to seed........it always succeeds though
                   
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                    It self seeds. So it can become an invader. To prevent this. Remove the flower heads before they seed. I like it.
                     
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                    I used to spend whole days trying to clear it from clients gardens!
                    Smelly, horrible weed!
                     
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                      I know that our esteemed member @wiseowl likes it and keeps it under control here in his garden :blue thumb:

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                        I agree with Noisette, take it on a long drive. Oops no! Not allowed to at the moment. :biggrin:
                         
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