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A classic of the cottage garden border, it sits equally at home in more formal planting schemes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt combines particularly well with allium bulbs, whose fading lower leaves are neatly concealed by the \u003cem\u003eAstrantia\u003c\/em\u003e’s lush basal foliage. Excellent for the middle of the border, it forms substantial clumps at a good pace. 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Its delicate colouring combines beautifully with dark red \u003cem\u003eAstrantia\u003c\/em\u003e for a cool effect, or pinkish-purple \u003cem\u003eSalvia\u003c\/em\u003e for a warmer tone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt thrives in moisture-retentive soil in partial shade or sun, and is especially at home in clay. Clumps establish and bulk up quickly — divide every three years or so to keep growth vigorous. Cuts and dries exceptionally well for arrangements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHeight × Spread: 60cm × 45cm\u003c\/h3\u003e","brand":"Hardy's Cottage Garden Plants","offers":[{"title":"1 Litre","offer_id":55275191959894,"sku":null,"price":9.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 Litre","offer_id":52922074235222,"sku":"104416","price":14.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1003\/4928\/0598\/files\/Astrantia_Buckland_-1.jpg?v=1774811213"},{"product_id":"astrantia-major-var-rosea","title":"Astrantia major var. rosea","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe true \u003cem\u003emajor\u003c\/em\u003e var. \u003cem\u003erosea\u003c\/em\u003e form of \u003cem\u003eAstrantia\u003c\/em\u003e — the original stock came from the great plantswoman Margery Fish. The pale pink pincushion flowers make a wonderful show throughout summer, attracting bees and other beneficial insects. Perfect for planting in groups or weaving through a border, they also cut and dry well for floral displays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHappiest in partial shade in a moisture-retentive soil. Once established for around three years, it is advisable to divide the clumps to keep them vigorous.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight × Spread: 70cm × 60cm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hardy's Cottage Garden Plants","offers":[{"title":"1 Litre","offer_id":53111498441046,"sku":null,"price":10.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1003\/4928\/0598\/files\/Astrantiamajorrosea.jpg?v=1776146913"},{"product_id":"astrantia-maureen-iddons-form","title":"Astrantia Maureen Iddon's form","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis beautiful clear pink \u003cem\u003eAstrantia\u003c\/em\u003e was bred by a wonderful gardener from Lancashire, and is a choice plant for the garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant it in groups or drifts through the front to middle of the border in a partially shaded or sunny position.  It needs a fertile soil that is moisture retentive to thrive, but will reward you by flowering for a long period in summer.  Easy to grow, it forms tidy clumps that are easily split after a few years. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight x Spread: 45cm x 45cm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hardy's Cottage Garden Plants","offers":[{"title":"1 Litre","offer_id":53111508402518,"sku":null,"price":10.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"astrantia-superstarpbr","title":"Astrantia  'Superstar'PBR","description":"\u003cp\u003eLarge white flowers with a hint of green to their bracts and veins, appear for weeks on end from early summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany of our designer clients use this \u003cem\u003eAstrantia\u003c\/em\u003e to add impact to their planting schemes, due to the size of bloom, flowering period and its ability to brighten up lightly shaded areas of the border.  Like many \u003cem\u003eAstrantia,\u003c\/em\u003e it will repeat flower if faded blooms are removed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt makes good clumps quite quickly.  Part shade is best, but it will tolerate full sun as long as it is in a moisture retentive soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight x Spread: 60cm x 60cm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hardy's Cottage Garden Plants","offers":[{"title":"3 Litre","offer_id":53115897839958,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1003\/4928\/0598\/files\/Astrantia_Superstar_PBR.jpg?v=1776198200"},{"product_id":"astrantia-maxima","title":"Astrantia maxima","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a different species from most of the other \u003cem\u003eAstrantia\u003c\/em\u003e and is easily distinguishable as it has a three lobed leaf.  The flower bracts are also fused, unlike other forms, creating a flower that looks like a small bowl in a lovely soft shell-pink colour.  Interestingly, it increases by runners, not by forming clumps.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt will tolerate a drier soil, but ideally prefers a moisture-retentive soil in dappled shade where it will make really large plants quickly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight x Spread: 60cm x 60cm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hardy's Cottage Garden Plants","offers":[{"title":"1 Litre","offer_id":53288023621974,"sku":null,"price":11.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1003\/4928\/0598\/files\/Astrantiamaxima.jpg?v=1777186449"},{"product_id":"astrantia-snow-star-pbr","title":"Astrantia 'Snow Star' PBR","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhite-flowering \u003cem\u003eAstrantia\u003c\/em\u003e have a certain elegance and charm of their own, and 'Snow Star' is one of the best. 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