Astrantia are unassuming garden perennials now coming into flower from June .

Tips for Cultivating Astrantia

• Astrantias are superb perennials for the stream edge or a moist border.
• They may tolerate drier soils as long as the plants are mulched
• ‘Claret’ is a beautiful variety with deep red pincushion flowers.
• After flowering, plants can be rejuvenated by cutting them back close to the ground – fresh new foliage and a late crop of flowers start appearing shortly after.
• Plants do not make big clumps or spread but they can be split in early spring.
• Grow from fresh seed or buy as plants. Thompson Morgan

Astrantia Varieties and Features

• Astrantia have star-like flower heads in reds, pinks and pastel shades.
• The variegated form has an AGM Astrantia major ‘Sunningdale Variegated’
• Astrantias make excellent dried flowers – cut the stems before the seed sets and dry in a cool, airy place.
• Try the dark-red forms such as Astrantia major ‘Ruby Wedding’ and Astrantia ‘Hadspen Blood’
• There are half a dozen species with aromatic roots, palmate leaves, and decorative flowers.

See also Astrantia in a Basket