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800-644-5505Star of Billion Astrantia
Old Price $28.99 Price $14.49
Packed 1 per package
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sku # 96956
sku # 96956
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Invoke the Cosmos in Your Borders and Bouquets!
These wonderful, white pincushion flowers are among the most unique astrantia varieties. White petals tipped in green are accented by green pins with hints of hot pink. One of the oldest cottage garden plants, Star of Billion is ideal for naturalizing and for front borders, but equally delightful in bouquets and dried arrangements. Astrantia can cope with a wide range of soils.Astrantia major.
- Zone 3-9
- Light Requirements Sun to Partial Shade
- Height 45-50cm
- Size #1 Plant
- Bloom Time Late Spring to Midsummer
Product Details
- Botanical NameAstrantia major 'Star of Billion'
- FormPerennial
- Flower FormFlowers produced in umbels 3-4 cm across
- Hardiness Zone3-9
- Foliage TypeNeatly divided dark green basal leaves.
- Growth RateMedium
- Spread30 - 40 cm
- Planting InstructionsTop of plant should be just below soil level and 30-40 cm apart
- Soil RequirementsWell drained
- Spacing 30 - 40 cm
- Will TolerateAcidic Soil, Clay Soil, Loamy Soil, Sandy Soil
- Watering DescriptionAverage water needs. Water regularly, do not overwater
- Winter careMulch +/- 5 cm
- PruningNot needed
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