Valeriana Seeds – Valeriana officinalis 0.2g

Valeriana Seeds – Valeriana officinalis 0.2g

Overview

Valeriana Seeds – Valeriana officinalis 0.2g is supplied for home growing. Valerian is a beautiful perennial herb admired for its graceful flowering stems and attractive natural appearance. During its first year, the plant forms a lush rosette of green leaves before producing tall, upright stems topped with clusters of delicate white to pale pink flowers in its second year. Reaching heights of up to 150 cm, Valerian makes an excellent addition to herb gardens, cottage gardens, wildlife gardens and naturalistic planting schemes.

Key Features

• Valerian Seeds.
• The fragrant flowers are highly attractive to bees, butterflies and other beneficial pollinators, bringing life and biodiversity to your garden throughout the summer. Its elegant stature and airy blooms also make it a striking feature among ornamental perennials.
• Valerian flowers from early to mid-summer, producing elegant clusters of small, fragrant white to pale pink blooms that are highly attractive to pollinating insects.
• Valerian is an easy-to-grow perennial that combines ornamental beauty with excellent wildlife value. Its tall, graceful flower stems, pollinator-friendly blooms and natural cottage garden charm make it a wonderful choice for borders, herb gardens and wildflower-inspired planting.

Sowing Instructions

• Sowing & Growing Information.
• Sow Valerian seeds directly outdoors from May to June or August to September. Seeds can also be started under cover during May and June. Sow thinly on the soil surface and lightly cover with approximately 0.5 cm of fine soil or compost.
• Transplant young plants to their final position in August or September, allowing sufficient time to establish before winter. Keep the soil evenly moist during dry periods and remove weeds regularly while plants are becoming established.

Growing Conditions and Care

• Position: Full Sun to Partial Shade
• Soil: Fertile, well-drained, moderately moist soil
• Spacing: 30 × 40 cm
• Valerian grows best in fertile, well-drained soil in a sunny or partially shaded position. Avoid waterlogged ground, as excessive moisture may affect healthy root development.

Product Details

• Botanical Name: Valeriana officinalis
• Common Name: Valerian
• Plant Type: Perennial herb
• Height: Up to 150 cm
• Pack size: 0.2g
• EAN: 5904815183086

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