Astrantia major Buckland, 2/3L
£18.00
notes
Astrantia 'Buckland' is a graceful perennial garden plant, prized for its delicate starburst flowers in shades of silvery-pink, each one finely etched and surrounded by papery bracts. Ideal for dappled borders, it brings a sense of wild beauty while being exceptionally long-flowering and pollinator friendly.
Dimensions
- 2/3L Pot
- Eventual height and spread: H: 60cm (24in), W: 45cm (18in)
Features
notes
Astrantia 'Buckland' is a graceful perennial garden plant, prized for its delicate starburst flowers in shades of silvery-pink, each one finely etched and surrounded by papery bracts. Ideal for dappled borders, it brings a sense of wild beauty while being exceptionally long-flowering and pollinator friendly.
Insights
A modern cultivar named by renowned plantsman Alan Bloom, Astrantia 'Buckland' was bred for reliable performance and soft colouration — an excellent choice for cottage gardens, shady schemes or naturalistic planting.
Details
- Flowers: June–September
- Hardy
Planting
- Soil: Moist, fertile, humus-rich
- Aspect: North, east or west-facing
- Sun levels: Part shade to full shade
Care
Cut back faded blooms to prolong flowering into late summer. Mulch annually to maintain soil moisture and divide clumps every few years to rejuvenate growth. A great companion for ferns, hostas and other shade-lovers.
Glossary
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