Astrantia 'Sparkling Stars Red' (3-Litre Pot)

Enjoy a long season of large starry flowers in sensational crimson shades with Astrantia 'Sparkling Stars Red'. With wonderful, elegant and airy flowers they have larger blooms than other varieties and a longer flowering season. The strong stems hold an attractive shape while also adding colour that is perfect for punctuating a mixed display in a sunny border.

With the flowers growing above a mound of attractive green foliage, it looks beautiful in containers or provides a seamless connection to a wide range of plants in a mixed display. It will flourish in gravelled areas or along a footpath and can be admired in wildlife gardens where it will attract a range of pollinators and beneficial insects. With a profusion of flowers on elegant stems, it also makes a florist-quality addition to fresh cut and dried arrangements around the home.

Easy and reliable to grow, Astrantia Sparkling Stars Red will flourish planted in a sunny or partially shaded position in moist but free draining soil. Remember to regularly deadhead the spent blooms and remove the faded stalks to encourage a second flush of flowers.

Plant details

• Pot size: 3-Litre Pot
• Flower colour: Red
• Foliage colour: Green
• Position: Full sun, partial shade
• Aspect: West-facing, North-Facing, South-Facing or East-facing
• Soil moisture: Moist but free draining
• Soil pH: Acidic, Alkaline or Neutral
• Plant type: Perennial
• Hardiness: Hardy
• Flowering period: June, July, August
• Ultimate plant growth: Height: 0.6m x Spread: 0.6m

All measurements are approximate.