The Astrantia Roma PP#11470, 'Astrantia', has rose-red flowers with silvery
pink bracts on 20-25" stems. It is Plant Patent Protected. Asexual Propagation
Prohibited. These long flowering perennials are ideal when planted in borders
or along streams. Good naturalizer under light open trees. It makes an
excellent cut flower. To stimulate more blooms, remove old flowers. These long
flowering perennials are ideal when planted in borders or along streams.
Astrantias thrive in moist, humus-rich or heavy clay soil. With good soil
moisture, astrantias can be planted in full sun. To stimulate more blooms,
remove old flowers. Blooms last long - late spring to early summer, and the
bracts usually remain attractive well after bloom. Like little pincushions,
their abundant blooms float above rosettes of mid-sized, deeply lobed, bright
green leaves. |