Astrantia Buckland

Plant Details

The delicately exquisite pincushion like flowers in dusty pink and silvery white rise high above the simple clump forming foliage throughout summer attracting bees to your garden. Foliage will die down in autumn and it is hardy.

Month Available: May

Evergreen / Deciduous: Deciduous

Flower Colour: Pink

Suitable For Wildlife: Bees

Soil Type: Moist, well-drained

Sun/Shade: Full sun or partial shade

Season of Interest: Summer

Flower/Foliage/Berries: Flowers

Plant Type: Perennial

Hardy: Fully

Main Attribute: Summer flowering.

Height / Spread: 90cm x 60cm (36in x 24in)

Growing Tips & Additional Information

For the best displays, don’t let the soil become too dry.

Where to Plant: Patio pots, Borders

Pests and Diseases: Powdery mildew

Plant Care: Simply mulch in early spring.

Care and Time: Low - spring

Warning: None

Benefits: Excellent for mixed borders, unusual flower type, heads look good when dried after flowering, easy to grow.

History: Commonly known as Masterwort and used for medicinal purposes.