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We grow hard to find and unusual hardy perennials with the needs of wildlife and the planet in mind.

All plants are grown from scratch on site, are peat and pesticide free and use organic methods.

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Astrantia – ‘Hadspen Blood’

Herbaceous, clump forming perennial. Lobed basal leaves. Erect wiry stems support dark red “pin cushion” flowers with very dark red bracts in Summer.

Height & Spread: 0.75 x 0.3m in 2-5 years.

Hardiness: H7: < -20ºC.

Soil: Any, humus rich, moist but well-drained soil.

Light: Full-sun to Part-shade.

Native Range: E & C. Europe. 

Dead-head to encourage repeat flowering or leave to self sow. Cut down spent flowering stems and damaged leaves as the new emerge in spring.

Prefers humus-rich and fertile soil. Tolerates drier soil in with shade but colour better in sun. 

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