Centranthus ruber 'Rosato' – Romantic pink cut flower for cut-flower and field bouquets

Centranthus ruber 'Rosato', also known as valerian, is a charming cut flower with deep pink to rosy-red flower heads and an airy, playful appearance. This variety combines robust growth with graceful flowers, making it ideal for cut bouquets, field bouquets, and creative flower arrangements that require a romantic touch.

Thanks to its long, sturdy stems and deep pink flowers, 'Rosato' is loved by both professional cut flower growers and hobby florists who want a natural, romantic touch in their bouquets.

Deep pink flowers with an airy texture

'Rosato' is distinguished by its delicately patterned, spherical flower heads in a soft to deep pink shade. The flowers are small but numerous, creating an airy, natural look that adds a playful touch to cut-flower bouquets.

These properties make the flower ideal for:

• field and picking bouquets with a romantic look

• bridal bouquets and ceremonial flower creations

• botanical and modern flower arrangements

• creative interior styling and events

The deep pink colour combines beautifully with white, lilac or soft pastel flowers and adds a subtle, elegant accent to bouquets.

Strong, long cutting stems

Centranthus ruber 'Rosato' develops straight, sturdy stems of 50–80 cm, depending on location and care. The stems are robust and can withstand transport, making the flower suitable for professional cut flower growers and wholesalers.

The branched growth of the plant produces multiple harvestable stems per season, making the variety attractive to commercial growers and pick-your-own gardens.

Long vase life and versatile applications

The flowers of 'Rosato' have a vase life of 5–8 days, especially when harvested half-open. They retain their shape and color well, making them ideal for:

• picking bouquets and field bouquets

• bridal bouquets and wedding styling

• packages for hotels and events

• airy, playful floral designs

The combination of sturdy stems and numerous flower heads makes this pink-red variety versatile and visually attractive.

Excellent as a dried flower

Besides fresh use, Centranthus ruber 'Rosato' is excellent for dried flowers. By harvesting the flowers half-open and drying them slowly, the flower heads retain their shape and intense color. Dried 'Rosato' is ideal for:

• picking bouquets and field bouquets

• sustainable interior decoration

• boho and prairie style arrangements

• long-lasting flower arrangements

The pink shade remains charming and playful even after drying.

Cultivation advice for optimal cut stems

'Rosato' grows best in full sun in well-drained, light soil.

Important cultivation points:

• Sowing: February–April under glass or directly outside from April

• Plant out: after the last frost

• Planting distance: 25–30 cm for strong stems and good air circulation

• Soil: well-drained, not too heavy; tolerant of dry conditions

• Water: regularly for young plants; moderately once established

• Nutrition: Light fertilization encourages strong stems and many flowers

• Support: usually not necessary due to compact growth

• Harvest: when the flower heads are half to almost fully open

Regular harvesting promotes new flowering and extends the harvest period.

Why choose Centranthus ruber 'Rosato'?

• Deep pink to rose-red flower heads

• Long, sturdy cutting stems (50–80 cm)

• Long vase life of 5–8 days

• Perfect for fresh and dried flower creations

• Uniform and robust growth

• Ideal for cut bouquets, field bouquets and bridal work

• Easy to grow and low maintenance