Astrantia major Rubra Books When flowering finished Sisyrinchium produces

When flowering finished Sisyrinchium produces attractive black seed pods

Read around the wheel as the month progresses and follow its guide as to when to cultivate when to spray when to sow and more

Florists love this flower given the mosaic of colours in one flower as well as its longevity in a vase

Easily divided in spring or early autumn to give you more plants

Veronica longifolia

Astrantia major Rubra Books When flowering finished Sisyrinchium producesAlso known as Masterwort, Astrantia Rubra is held in high regard by florists for its beautiful umbels of starry plummy coloured flowers. Astrantia Rubra flowers continuously from late Spring through into late Autumn. Each small masterwort flower is made up of umbels of tiny flowers that are framed by a papery bract. An excellent cut flower that also dries well. Prefers a sunny spot but does tolerate partial shade and prefers to be kept moist. Bees