Astrantia major (Apiaceae), May, UK


Astrantia major 'Buckland', attractive, early summer flowering herbaceous perennial, displaying compact umbels of tiny pastel pink flower clusters surrounded by a rosette of white and green-tipped bracts. Attracts bees, butterflies and hover flies. Suitable choice for sunny conditions amongst a naturalistic planting. Grows to 90cms tall on wiry, erect stems bearing palmate, lobed basal leaves. Group planting provides pastel colour and architectural interest. Ideal plant selection for both traditional or contemporary design. Sun. May. Totnes, Devon, United Kingdom.


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Location: Devon, UK
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