Astrantia Cerise Button, 2/3L
£15.00
notes
Astrantia major ‘Cerise Button’ is a clump-forming herbaceous perennial that delights with tightly packed umbels of cerise-pink, star-shaped flower, lasting all summer and gently fading to soft pink for a nuanced, living tapestry.
Dimensions
- Pot size: 2/3L
- Height: Around 60 cm (2 ft) in flower; foliage often a little lower.
- Spread: About 40–45 cm.
Features
notes
Astrantia major ‘Cerise Button’ is a clump-forming herbaceous perennial that delights with tightly packed umbels of cerise-pink, star-shaped flower, lasting all summer and gently fading to soft pink for a nuanced, living tapestry.
Details
- Flowers: June–August
- Hardy
Planting
- Soil types: Moist, fertile, humus-rich, well-drained; adapts to clay.
- Aspect: Full sun to part shade; part shade prolongs bloom colour in hot weather.
Care
Plant in spring or early autumn for best establishment. Keep soil evenly moist, feed in spring, and deadhead to encourage repeat blooms. Cut back foliage in late autumn and mulch in winter for protection.
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