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Astrantia Major 'Claret'

By Karensusan63

Astrantia Major 'Claret' (Astrantia major (Masterwort))

16 Jun, 2011
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Planted this last year. It's not flowering prolifically, but it is a gorgeous colour. I think these sometimes take a little while to establish properly....in my garden anyway.

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Oliveoil

It is a beautiful colour it will get going they take time some of them.

16 Jun, 2011

Annella

I've still got to get this one

16 Jun, 2011

Muddywalters

I put this one in last year Karen and it hasn't grown very much in size, but as you say, it may take a while. I have very sandy soil so retaining adequate moisture is my biggest problem.

16 Jun, 2011

Karensusan63

Ah yes, well this is in a moist spot, so not that problem. I suppose you have to add a lot of mulch Muddy? I found that a couple of tons of spent mushroom compost worked wonders on my borders!

16 Jun, 2011

Muddywalters

Oh yes! 24 bags of well rotted horse manure in my garage as we speak - car relegated to the driveway. Got to get your priorities right eh? :-))

16 Jun, 2011

Karensusan63

lol! :)) that's right Muddy!

16 Jun, 2011

Theoldgunner

Another of your 3D shots. Leaps out of the screen!

16 Jun, 2011

Karensusan63

Thanks paul!

16 Jun, 2011

Motinot

I love the colour of this one Karen, they do take a while to get going...I have 'maxima' and this year i had to chop it up quite a bit...but they are great plants....

16 Jun, 2011

Karensusan63

yes, once they get their roots in, they are fabulous!

16 Jun, 2011

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