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Valerian – Valeriana officinalis | Traditional Cottage Garden Perennial

Large - 9cm Pot
£7.95
£7.95
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Valerian - For Restful Sleep & Calming Herbal Remedies - The Healing Herb Garden
  • Valerian - For Restful Sleep & Calming Herbal Remedies - The Healing Herb Garden
  • Valerian - For Restful Sleep & Calming Herbal Remedies - The Healing Herb Garden
Valerian – Valeriana officinalis | Traditional Cottage Garden Perennial

Valerian – Valeriana officinalis | Traditional Cottage Garden Perennial

£7.95
£7.95
SizeLarge - 9cm Pot

Valerian Plants for Sale UK

Valerian is one of the most handsome herbs in the traditional cottage garden. This hardy UK-grown plug plant, Valeriana officinalis, reaches 100–150cm and produces rounded clusters of small pink-white flowers that are loved by pollinators. Also known as garden valerian or common valerian, it is ideal for cottage garden borders, herb beds, or large containers, and is supplied ready to plant and establish in moist, well-drained soil.

  • Traditional cottage garden herb, long grown in British gardens
  • Herbaceous perennial, returns year after year
  • Pollinator-friendly rounded clusters of small pink-white flowers
  • Grows to 100–150cm — ideal for back-of-border planting
  • Suitable for borders, herb beds, or large pots
  • UK-grown plug plant, supplied ready to establish

Valerian performs best in full sun or partial shade and will die back naturally in colder months before returning each year.
Plant Information

Botanical name: Valeriana officinalis

Common name: Valerian

Usually available: Spring–Autumn, subject to seasonal growth

Life cycle: Herbaceous perennial or seasonal herb, depending on variety

Height: Varies by variety

Spread: Varies by variety

Position: Full sun or partial shade

Soil: Moist but well-drained soil

Suitable for containers: Suitable for a generously sized container where practical.

Suitable for beginners: Yes, when its preferred growing conditions are provided

Pollinator value: Flowers may support bees and other beneficial insects when allowed to bloom
Growing Guide

Planting

Location: Choose a position offering full sun or partial shade and prepare the soil so it is moist but well-drained soil.

Planting time: Plant from spring to early autumn while the soil is workable, avoiding frozen or waterlogged ground.

Spacing: Allow room for an eventual spread of approximately Varies by variety.

Care

Watering: Water regularly while establishing, then according to weather and soil conditions.

Feeding: Apply a light general-purpose feed or a small amount of compost in spring where growth appears weak. Avoid overfeeding aromatic herbs.

Pruning: Remove damaged or tired growth and trim after flowering where appropriate to maintain a tidy, productive plant.

Harvesting & Storage

Harvesting: Harvest usable leaves or flowers only when the plant is correctly identified and the relevant part is known to be suitable. Pick in dry weather once established.

Storage: Use fresh material promptly. Where drying is appropriate, dry in a warm, airy place away from direct sunlight and store in an airtight labelled container.

UK Growing Conditions

Valerian is best established during mild UK weather. Good drainage, appropriate moisture and protection from prolonged extreme conditions will support healthy growth. Container plants may need additional watering in summer and shelter in severe winter weather.
Uses and Benefits

Traditional Herbal Uses

Valerian has an association with traditional or historical plant use. This information is included for cultural and educational interest; the product is sold as a garden plant and no medical outcome is implied.

Please note: Traditional uses are not medical advice. Correct identification and specialist guidance are essential before any internal or external use.

Wildlife & Garden Benefits

Valerian can add texture, fragrance, seasonal colour or habitat value to mixed planting. Allowing flowers to develop may provide food for bees and other beneficial insects.
When will I get my order?

Plants: Plants are carefully packed and normally dispatched within 2–4 working days. Some plants may be delivered at the most appropriate time for planting or potting on.

Seeds and garden supplies: Seeds and garden supplies are normally dispatched within 2–4 working days.

Seasonal items: Bulbs, bare-root plants, trees and other seasonal products may be dispatched at the appropriate planting time to support successful establishment.
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