Notes
A new variety of a much loved perennial, and stalwart of the cottage garden, Astrantia major 'Star of Passion', is a clump forming deciduous plant with handsome deeply cut foliage. From late spring, well into summer, pincushion-like umbels of starry flowers enclosed in deep maroon bracts are held high above the foliage on strong, fine stems.
Dimensions
- Pot size: 2L
- Height and Spread: 10-50cm (4-20in) x 10-50cm (4-20in) after 1-2 years
Features
INSIGHTS
Native to Europe and the Caucasus, the name Astrantia comes from the Greek word for star - astra - referring to the tiny star-like flowers. Wonderful for a cutting garden, the long-lasting flowers can also be dried but always leave some in situ since they are marvellous for native pollinators.
DETAILS
The long-lasting flowers appear in May and will continue for several months.
PLANTING
- Well drained soil
- South, west facing
- Full sun
CARE
- Minimum maintenance is required
- Cut the flowers once spent to encourage leaf growth; the foliage will die down in the autumn.
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