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Astrantia Ruby Wedding

Alistair on Apr 5th 2008

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Astrantia Ruby Wedding, a particulary attractive variety with ruby red pincushion flowers and maroon stems. This perennial thrives best in moist soil, full sun or partial shade.
Astrantias have been grown as a cottage garden favourite since Victorian times, a renewed interest in them recently has been a welcome sight in many gardens.
After the first [...]

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