Collection Astrantia major Roma and Salvia sylvestris Tanzerin

Astrantia major Roma  (Hattie’s Pincushion)

Soft pink posies of tiny flowers surrounded by papery bracts are held on wiry stems from May to late summer.  Attractive to bees and butterflies, slug and rabbit resistant.  Make excellent dried flowers.  Prefers moist soil in sun or part shade though will tolerated drier conditions.  Height 50cm (20”).  Spread 30cm (12”).  Hardy perennial. 

Salvia sylvestris Tanzerin  AGM  NEW

Slender spikes of violet-blue flowers held on reddish purple stems from June to October.  A real bee and butterfly magnet.  Excellent for cutting.  Prefers well drained soil in sun.  Drought tolerant.  Height 80cm (32”).  Spread 45cm (18”).  Hardy perennial. 

• Flower Colour: Blue
• Flower Colour: Pink
• Aspect: Sun or Partial Shade
• Flowering Time: Summer
• Flowering Time: Autumn
• Hardiness: Hardy Perennial
• Height: 50cm (20")
• Height: 80cm (32")
• Spread: 30cm (12")
• Spread: 45cm (18")
• Delivery: March onwards
• Other: Pest Resistant
• Other: Scented
• Other: Flowers For Cutting/Drying
• Other: Bees And Butterflies
• Other: Moist Soil
• Other: Drought Tolerant
• Quantity: 6 bare root plants (3 of each)