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Frequently
Asked questions
WHAT IS THE BEST WAY TO USE THESE IN
LANDSCAPE?
Jupiter’s Beard is widely used in wildflower
meadows and water garden fringes, as well as
in more civilized borders. The blossoms are long
lasting as cut flowers. They are especially easy to
arrange because flowers pushed to face a different
direction from the stem will stay in their new
positions obediently, which is where the plant got
its name.
IS DEADHEADING NECESSARY?
This plant responds very well to pinching the
growing tip out in mid spring. This helps it produce
a bushier plant with more flowers. It also benefits
from a cutting back by a third after the first flush
of flowers as it will re-flower in late summer.
HOW DO YOU PREPARE FOR WINTER
DORMANCY
Leave last of old flower heads on the plant. Just let
them naturally die back. Remove any foliage that
still remains the following spring. This is usually
very minimal.
HOW OFTEN CAN THEY BE DIVIDED
Clumps should be divided every 2 -3 years in
spring.
WHAT ARE SOME NICE COMPANION PLANTS?
Peonies, monarda, digitalis, delphinium, scabiosa,
campanula, dianthus, and hardy geranium make
nice companions.
First things First...
When your plant arrives from Roberta’s, remove from the
shipping box immediately.
Remove plastic bag and/or sleeve from around potted
plant(s). Discard any packing material clinging to the
leaves or soil. Pull away any yellow or brown leaves that
may have occurred during transit. If you can not plant it
into garden or larger pot within a few days, make sure it
stays well watered.
When ready to plant, do the job as early in the day as
possible to avoid extreme soil temperatures that prevent
proper water uptake from the roots. Water them in well
and whisper a few words of wisdom.
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RobeRta’s GaRdens
planting and growing guide
Jupiter’s Beard
(Centranthus)

light/sun exposure:
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hArdiness zones:
plAnting distAnce:
mAture height/spreAd:
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bloom time:
plAnting instructions:
(soil preparation, depth,
which end is up, etc.)
1
step
2step
3step
4step
quick reFerence
plAnting guide
Full Sun to Partial Sun
4 to 9
2-3 feet
2-3 feet
2-3 feet per plant
Late Spring - Autumn
Remove plastic bag and/or sleeve from around
potted plant(s). Discard any packing material
clinging to the leaves or soil. Transplant into
the garden as soon as evening temperatures
stay above 40F.
plAnting guide
Remove plastic bag and/or sleeve from around potted
plant(s). Discard any packing material clinging to the leaves
or soil. Pull away any yellow or brown leaves or spent flowers
that may have occurred during transit. If you cannot plant it
into garden or larger pot within a few days, make sure it stays
well watered.
Transplant into the garden as soon as evening temperatures
stay above 40F. Dig holes twice the width of the root ball and
about 5 to 6 inches deep. Place them in their holes. Pack soil
firmly around roots. Fill with soil and pack in firmly covering
entire root zone. Water again. Plants prefer full sun to half
day of sun.
Rather than in the garden you may re-pot into large
containers. Repot the plants into at least 10 inch pots
separately or together inside one larger container.
Planted now they will produce flowers in late spring to
autumn.
continuing cAre AdditionAl reFerence
SHELF LIFE
Plant into garden or larger pots and place outside
immediately after the night temperatures stay above 40
degrees.
PLANT PREPARATION
Remove plastic bag and sleeve from around potted
plant(s). Discard any packing material clinging to the leaves
or soil. Pull away any yellow or brown leaves that may have
occurred during transit. If you cannot plant it into garden
or larger pot within a few days, make sure it stays well
watered.
SOIL
Grow in fertile, moist but well-drained soil. Amend clay
type soils with compost or potting mix.
GARDEN PREPARATION
They prefer full sun to partial sun. Jupiter’s Beard is also
drought-resistant enough to be used in water-saving xeric
landscape designs.
POTTED PLANTS
Rather than in the garden you may re-pot into large
containers. Repot the plants into at least 10 inch pots
separately or together inside one larger container.
PLANTING SPACING
If planting in garden space 2 - 3 feet apart.
PLANT HEIGHT AND WIDTH
These grow about 24 - 36 inches tall and 24 - 36 inches
wide.
WATER
Water upon planting and can receive below average
watering when established.
FERTILIZER
They respond to feeding with a high bloom fertilizer
like Flower Magic plant food (M7503). Once a month is
sufficient.
TEMPERATURE ZONES 4 to 9
When nights stay above 40 degrees, place your plants
outside and leave them there. They can withstand winter
temperatures to minus 30F.
LIGHTING
In the summer growing season, full sun is the absolute
best. Otherwise a half a day of sun is sufficient.
BLOOMING
Under correct conditions, blooming begins in late spring
and lasts well into fall.
PRUNING
This plant responds very well to pinching the growing tip
out in mid spring. This helps it produce a bushier plant
with more flowers. It also benefits from a cutting back by
a third after the first flush of flowers as it will re-flower in
late summer.
WINTER DORMANCY
Leave last of old flower heads on the plant. Just let them
naturally die back. Remove any foliage that still remains the
following spring. This is usually very minimal.
Jupiter’s Beard
Shipped
As Shown
Coccineus Red
Snowcloud
Coccineus Red
in back border
Pretty Betsy
CAUTION: Not all plant material is edible. Though most plants are
harmless, some contain toxic substances which can cause headaches,
nausea, dizziness, or other discomforts. As a general rule, only known
food products should be eaten. In case of ingestion on any other plant or
flower, please contact your local poison center at once and advise them of
the plant ingested. Keep out of reach of children and pets.
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