Astrantia are beautiful, clump-forming perennials with attractive glossy foliage. The produce stunning flowers which are surrounded by showy bracts which often provide a splash of colour. Astrantia is also known as 'Hattie's Pincushion' or 'Masterwort'.
The silver veined dark green foliage is very impressive when it reappears. The stiff steely blue flowerstems and flowers add to its magic in summer. Height 60 cm. Spread 40 cm.
A real showstopper! Variegated green and white foliage with dark pink tips. Berry pink feathery flowers add extra drama in Summer and Autumn. Enjoys full sun or partial shade. Also good in containers. Height 100cm. Spread 80cm.
This dependable and adaptable plant has rich pink, flat flower heads in late summer and autumn. These will attract butterflies to your garden. Height 60 cm. Spread 40 cm.
Stonecrop. Leaves are deep rich aubergine colour. Deep dusky pink flowers from August-September. Height 45 cm. Sun to partial shade, well drained soil.
Artemisia can be shrubs, perennial or annuals- evergreen or deciduous. They usually have grey, aromatic, divided foliage with insignificant flowerheads.