Astrantia Fløyel

Astrantias come in a range of subtle shades that combine beautifully with showier plants.   

They’re very easy going but do prefer dappled shade and moist soil.

Flower from June to July (And sometime into September)

50-6ocm

Also known as Hattie’s pincushion and the considerably less charming, Masterwort.

Small nodding deep reddish-purple flowers sit high above a leafy hummock of green a purple, that as well adding interest helps suppress weeds.

Will cope with sun or partial-shade (damp or dry).

Grows to about 50-60cm

A native grass, also known as quaking grass.

From tight mounds of slender leaves rise up tall slender stems bearing small heart-shaped flower heads that quake in the wind.

These flowers are often tinged green and purple and age to a beautiful buff to interest right through till winter.

An absolute favourite. My garden is full of the stuff.