£10.00

A beautiful Astrantia particularly attractive to bees and offers a long blooming period, making it an excellent choice for both cut and dried flowers. Thriving in dappled shade and well-drained, humus-rich soil, it’s perfect for sheltered borders, woodland settings, or near water features. Pair with ferns, hostas, and hellebores for a stunning display in shaded garden areas. looks superb among damp garden borders, and nestled in moist soils next to ponds. A favourite amongst florists for both fresh and dried flower arrangements and is ideal for a cottage garden.

Type

• Perennials

Foliage: Deciduous

Hardiness: Hardy

Vigour: Medium growing

Uses

• Beds and borders
• Flower arranging
• Cottage style garden
• Woodland area

Special features

• Attractive to wildlife
• Low maintenance
• Ground cover
• Attractive to bees

Care instructions

Deadhead before seed is ripe to prevent self-seeding. After flowering, plants can be rejuvenated by cutting them back close to the ground - fresh new foliage and a late crop of flowers start appearing shortly after. Spray for mildew during the growing season. Divide in Spring.

Dimensions

Size: Small

Pot size: 2 litre

Eventual height: 70cm

Eventual spread: 40cm

Positions

• Light shade
• Sun

Aspects

• South
• East

Soil types

• Sandy
• Normal
• Clay

Soil pH ranges

• Acid
• Neutral
• Alkaline