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Pretty Betsy Jupiter's Beard
Centranthus ruber 'Pretty Betsy'
Jupiter's Beard
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Large cone shaped clusters of deep pink flowers start blooming in late spring and can last until fall. Grows well in poor, dry soils and may become floppy with too much water or fertilizer. Long lasting flowers are fragrant and good for cutting.
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Plant facts
Good to know
- Waterwise — suited to low-water landscapes once established.
- Low maintenance.
- A good park-strip plant (Flip the Strip collection).
- Suitable for Utah Lake secondary water systems.
- Tolerates rock mulch.
Quick answers
How big does Pretty Betsy Jupiter's Beard get?
About 30-36" tall and 24" wide at maturity.
How much sun does Pretty Betsy Jupiter's Beard need?
Full Sun to Part Shade (3 to 6+ hours Sun).
How much water does Pretty Betsy Jupiter's Beard need?
Low water use — it is one of our waterwise plants.
Will Pretty Betsy Jupiter's Beard grow in Utah and the Intermountain West?
It is rated hardy to USDA zone 5, so it suits sites in zone 5 or warmer. The Salt Lake Valley floor is mostly zone 7; benches, mountain valleys and high plains in Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado and Wyoming are colder, often zones 3–6, so check the zone for your site.
Where can I buy Pretty Betsy Jupiter's Beard in Utah?
Progressive Plants in Copperton, Utah carries it, but it is not available right now. You can join the waitlist to hear when it's back.
Can landscape contractors buy Pretty Betsy Jupiter's Beard wholesale?
Yes. Landscape contractors and architects with a Progressive Plants wholesale account get trade pricing, bulk ordering and shipping across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada on our own trucks or by freight ($1,500 minimum outside our local delivery area). Apply at progressiveplants.com/wholesaleapp.html or call 801-565-7333.
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