Astrantia major Rubra Books The basal foliage though is

The basal foliage though is only about 60cm wide and bushy - the word giant really comes from the tall airy stems of flowers as in my garden the clumps of foliage are only about 50-60cm high with the flowers that float above the foliage

Easily divided in spring or early autumn to give you more plants

Read around the wheel as the month progresses and follow its guide as to when to cultivate when to spray when to sow and more

Veronica longifolia

Ajuga reptans variegata "Burgundy Glow" makes a very attractive groundcover that is happy with average to medium moisture

Astrantia major Rubra Books The basal foliage though isAlso known as Masterwort, Astrantia Rubra is held in high regard by florists for its beautiful umbels of starry plummy coloured flowers. Astrantia Rubra flowers continuously from late Spring through into late Autumn. Each small masterwort flower is made up of umbels of tiny flowers that are framed by a papery bract. An excellent cut flower that also dries well. Prefers a sunny spot but does tolerate partial shade and prefers to be kept moist. Bees