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'.
Sumptuous velvety bronze flowers on blue to green foliage during summer. Smells even more of chocolate than most varieties. An excellent garden choice. Height 35cm. Spread 30 cm.
Literally an edible addition to the plant border. The flower buds are edible and aid digestion, if left they will produce showy purple flowers, which attract butterflies and bees. Height 200 cm. spread 100 cm.
Mostly grown for its lacy silver grey foliage, which will look well in any rockery. The yellow flowers will appear in Spring. Best planted in a sunny spot. Height 15 cm. Spread 20 cm.
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.
For an exotic touch to your garden this evergreen plant is a good choice. Centre leaves will turn a vivid red as flowers appear. Needs a sheltered spot and winter protection Height 40 cm. Spread 40 cm.
A very long flowering variety. Its delicate white flowerpetals are red at their base with pink veins radiating from the centre. Soft downy foliage. Evergreen. Height 40 cm. Spread 35 cm.
This plant makes a good groundcover with its scented evergreen foliage, which turns to bronze and red in autumn. Purple pink flowers, fading to white with age. Height 35 cm. Spread 100 cm.
The true blue flowers combine well with its dark purple foliage in summer. Good for cottage style garden, container or border. Disease resistant plant. Height 30 cm. Spread 25 cm.
