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Astrantia major
  • 1 packet (30 seeds)
  • Price: £2.89
  1. gww7900 : 02407900

Astrantia major

Hardy Herbaceous Perennial

  • Flowers in : Summer
  • Germination : Experience Useful
  • Aftercare : Easy
  • Ideal for : Borders, Cut Flowers
  • Height : 36 inches

Description

Silver to rose cushions of flowers, surrounded by a stiff ruff of ray-like bracts of a similar hue. Excellent colour foil. Very long lasting when cut.

Height: 60-90cm (24-36in)

Sowing Instructions

Sow in trays, pots, etc of good seed compost in a propagator or warm place to maintain an optimum temperature of 60-65F (15-18C). Surface sow and do not exclude light. Sowing Time: February to July. Germination can be slow. After sowing, seal container in a polythene bag and leave at 60-65F (15-18C) for 2 weeks, then place in a refrigerator (not freezer) for 3-6 weeks. After this return to the recommended germination temperature. If germination does not occur in 6-10 weeks return to the fridge for a further 3-6 weeks. Examine regularly whilst in the fridge and remove immediately the seeds show signs of germinating.