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Astrantia 'Buckland'

Masterwort

£6.99
£6.99
Astrantia 'Buckland' is a charming and reliable perennial producing starry, pale pink pincushion flowers with greenish bracts, adding elegance and interest to borders from early summer to autumn.
  • Unique star-like flowers with green bracts
  • Long flowering period
  • Attracts pollinators
  • Ideal for mixed borders and naturalistic planting
Size

    • Aspect

      Partial to dappled shade

    • Hardiness

      Hardy

    • Flowers

      June, July, August

    • Soil type

      Moist but well-drained, Loamy, Clay

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    • Why we like this plant

      Astrantia 'Buckland' is a fantastic choice for adding texture and interest to garden borders, with its long-lasting blooms and ability to thrive in different light conditions. Its attractive foliage and nectar-rich flowers make it a favourite among both gardeners and pollinators.

    • About this plant

      Astrantia 'Buckland' is a beautiful and versatile herbaceous perennial that thrives in both sun and partial shade. Its unique flowers, featuring soft pink centres surrounded by greenish-white bracts, bloom from early summer through to autumn, providing a long season of colour. The finely cut, deep green foliage forms a neat mound, making it an excellent choice for mixed borders, cottage gardens, and naturalistic planting schemes. Loved by pollinators, this easy-care plant works well in moisture-retentive soil and pairs beautifully with ferns, hostas, and other shade-tolerant perennials.


    • Key features

      • Soft pink pincushion-like flowers with green-tinged bracts
      • Long flowering period from early summer to autumn
      • Attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators
      • Thrives in sun or partial shade
      • Excellent for borders, cottage gardens, and woodland settings

    • Height and
      spread

    • Growth
      habit

      Clump-forming, upright

    • Moisture

      Prefers moist, well-drained soil; tolerates occasional dry spells

    • Position in
      the Garden

      Borders, cottage gardens, woodland planting, wildlife gardens

    Planting guide

    • Plant in moisture-retentive, well-drained soil
    • Position in sun or partial shade for best results
    • Space plants 30–45cm apart to allow for spreading

    Care tips

    • Plant in moist, well-drained soil in sun or partial shade
    • Deadhead spent flowers to encourage further blooms
    • Cut back in late autumn or early spring for fresh growth
    • Divide clumps every few years to maintain vigour
    • Mulch in spring to help retain soil moisture

    Winter care

    • Leave some seed heads for winter interest and wildlife
    • Apply mulch in colder regions to protect roots
    • Cut back dead foliage in early spring