Astrantia maj. 'Cerise Button' - 2 Ltr pot

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Astrantia major ssp. involucrata.

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are heavily favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * cut flower * fragrant flowers * very beautiful in containers

Growth habit
Upright.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in partial shade.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: Autumn, depending on variety also in spring.

Care
- If the plant is divided every 2-3 years and weak roots and shoots are removed, the reward is better growth and flowering vigour! - If the plant is watered less frequently but thoroughly and penetratingly, the plant roots are encouraged to penetrate into deeper soil layers. This helps the plant to survive periods of drought. - If the plants are cut back after flowering, they will sprout again and flower once more.

Flower
Astrantia major 'Cerise Button' forms star-shaped, purplish-pink flowers arranged in umbels from June. These exude a pleasant fragrance.

Use
Tubs, cutting, bee pasture, woodland edge, natural garden, rose garden, butterfly plant