Astrantia 'Star of Billion'
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Astrantia 'Star of Billion'
- During the summer months, Astrantia major 'Star of Billion' produces captivating, pincushion-like flowerheads featuring tiny greenish-white florets surrounded by striking white, green-tipped bracts.
- Forming an elegant, clump-forming mound up to 75cm tall, this astrantia boasts deeply-cut, lush mid-green leaves that provide excellent texture and natural ground cover for garden borders.
- Proudly featured on the official RHS Plants for Pollinators list, it acts as a wonderful, nectar-rich magnet for actively attracting bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects to your outdoor space.
- Borne on strong, wiry branching stems, the exquisite and long-lasting blooms make this plant an exceptional, highly sought-after choice for both fresh and dried cut flower arrangements.
- Derived from the Latin word 'aster' meaning star, the genus is perfectly named for its star-like floral bracts, and the plant thrives beautifully in moisture-retentive soils in both full sun and partial shade.
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Yes, Astrantia 'Star of Billion' thrives in containers if kept consistently moist and placed in partial shade.
How big does it get?
Astrantia 'Star of Billion' reaches a height of about 60 cm and a spread of 45 cm.
How much sunlight does this need?
Astrantia 'Star of Billion' prefers a spot in dappled or partial shade, out of the harsh midday sun.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
Astrantia 'Star of Billion' thrives in a moist, humus-rich soil that does not dry out during the summer.
How much watering does this plant need?
Astrantia 'Star of Billion' needs regular watering to keep the soil consistently moist, especially during dry summer months.
Will this plant need pruning?
No, Astrantia 'Star of Billion' does not need pruning.
How hardy is this plant?
Astrantia 'Star of Billion' has an RHS hardiness rating of H7, meaning it is very hardy and can survive temperatures colder than -20°C, making it suitable for the severest climates including exposed upland locations in the UK.
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