This group of Astrantia plants attracted my attention as they were compact and very colourful in an eye level container.

Astrantia Tips

• Astrantia major ‘Venice’ has a ruby red flower but tends to grow 2-3 feet tall. However it is a stunning pincushion Astrantia with flowers that verge on burgundy.
• Astrantias thrive in full sun and well drained soils.
• Mix Astrantia into the middle of the border where they can mingle among other flowers.
• Sow seeds from February to July just covering the seed with compost. They may need a period of cold to break dormancy and germinate so put them in a fridge if there is no growth after 6 weeks.
• Astrantia major ‘Sunningdale Variegated’ are clump-forming herbaceous perennials with variegated, palmate   basal leaves

Images of Astrantia maxima and other Astrantia

Read also Gardeners tips for growing Astrantia

Grow from Thompson Morgan