Astrantia major 'Pink Pride', 1.5L
£16.00
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notes
Erect stems of Astrantia major 'Pink Pride’ bear pincushion-like umbels of a pale pink, surrounded by pink bracts, throughout summer. These flowers are highly attractive to bees and other pollinators. Resilient and unfussy, it thrives in both sunny and shadier areas and looks particularly fetching when planted with decorative grasses.
Dimensions
- Pot size: 1.5L
- Eventual Height & Spread: 50cm (1ft 7in) x 50cm (1ft 7in)
Features
notes
Erect stems of Astrantia major 'Pink Pride’ bear pincushion-like umbels of a pale pink, surrounded by pink bracts, throughout summer. These flowers are highly attractive to bees and other pollinators. Resilient and unfussy, it thrives in both sunny and shadier areas and looks particularly fetching when planted with decorative grasses.
Details
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Hardy
- Flowering period: June - October
- Low maintenance
- Relatively disease and pest free
Planting
- Any moist, well-drained, humus-rich soil
- Any aspect
- Full sun or partial shade
- Sheltered
Care
- Water well in dry weather, especially newly established plants.
- Cut foliage and flowers back to stimulate fresh growth
Insights
Cultivated in Britain since the 16th century, Astrantias have numerous common names, such as Melancholy gentleman, Hattie's pincushion and the more well known Masterwort.
Glossary
Pretty in Pink
