Astrantia 'Buckland'
Elegant silvery-pink pincushions
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Astrantia 'Buckland'
- Add a touch of pure, breathtaking elegance to your garden with the spectacular, oversized, silvery-pink, pincushion flowers of this classic, much-loved perennial.
- Astrantia 'Buckland' features incredibly delicate, papery bracts with beautiful green tips, offering a highly sophisticated, vintage feel to any planting scheme.
- This astrantia is a phenomenal, continuous bloomer, providing a massive, high-impact display of soft, romantic color for months on end.
- It is exceptionally versatile, looking equally at home in a sleek, modern, contemporary design as it does in a traditional, relaxed cottage garden border.
- The exquisite, long-lasting blooms are an absolute dream for florists and cut flower enthusiasts, effortlessly bringing elegant, highly textured beauty indoors.
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Yes, Astrantia 'Buckland' grows well in pots with regular watering during dry spells.
How big does it get?
Astrantia 'Buckland' typically reaches a mature height of 60 cm and a spread of 45 cm.
How much sunlight does this need?
Astrantia 'Buckland' prefers a sheltered spot in partial to full shade.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
Astrantia 'Buckland' prefers fertile, moist, humus-rich soil.
How much watering does this plant need?
Astrantia 'Buckland' needs about 2.5 centimetres of water per week, keeping the soil evenly moist.
Will this plant need pruning?
Astrantia 'Buckland' does not strictly need pruning, but regular deadheading will encourage more flowering. Cut the plant back to the base in late autumn or early spring.
How hardy is this plant?
Astrantia 'Buckland' is fully hardy (H7), enduring temperatures below -20°C. It thrives uniformly across all regions of the UK without the need for winter protection.
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