Cait's Garden

Centranthus ruber ‘Pretty Betsy’  is an old-fashioned plant that is difficult to find in stores, so grab it when you see it.  The particulars: Hardy to Zone 4, 2-3 feet tall and wide, lovely branching form with bluish-green oblong leaves, cherry red flowers from May through August (which are more plentiful if you deadhead regularly), good for cut flowers. It spreads from seed, but not aggressively. In fact, I’m going to skip deadheading this year to see if I can make more of this great plant to share!