Astrantia 'Claret'

Astrantia 'Claret'A reasonably versatile and low maintenance herbaceous perennial with great flower shape and rich colour. The Astrantia 'Claret' is a variety of Masterwort with deeply lobed or divided, mid to dark green foliage beneath slender, wiry stems holding deep purple red, pincushion like flowers consisting of umbels of tiny florets surrounded by long, narrow bracts from early Summer and throughout. Plant in moist, humus rich, fertile, well drained soils and

slightly nodding flowers with bicoloured purple and white petals

providing the perfect backdrop for the clusters of fragrant roses that bloom in summer

They are joined by yellow throats and brown flecks that complete the plants stunning appearance

well-drained soil and have it placed in full sun for the most-part

A great choice for enhancing borders with some colour or for patio containers

upright panicles open and bloom into masses of pale pink or white flowers

Keep in full sun in a sheltered position or as a container plant in colder regions which may then be moved under glass in the Winter months

Keep in partial or full shade and out of direct sunlight

enhancing the biodiversity of any garden

Astilbe Short 'n' Sweet Sugarberry is small and compact in size

The Alstroemeria Colorita ‘Katiana’

These ground cover plants will form a mat of vibrant colour in their flourishing season