£8.99

One of the darkest Astrantia, with very dark red flowers surrounded by nearly black from June to August. It 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: 45cm

Eventual spread: 30cm

Positions

• Light shade
• Sun

Aspects

• South
• East

Soil types

• Sandy
• Normal
• Clay

Soil pH ranges

• Acid
• Neutral
• Alkaline