Astrantia maj. 'Midnight Owl' - P9

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

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are heavily favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * cut flower

Growth habit
Upright.

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

Location
Preferred location in partial shade.

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 forms star-shaped, pink-white flowers arranged in umbels from June.

Use
Cut, bee pasture, woodland edge, natural garden, rose garden