Astrantia 'Star of Passion' 2/3L Ikebana Pauline produces vibrant aubergine-purple blooms

Pauline produces vibrant aubergine-purple blooms with purple-flecked white falls

Poured to perfection with a natural cream colour

meaning they light easily and provide a more efficient heat output

In late spring delicate buds (belying its hardy nature) emerge

Astrantia 'Star of Passion' 2/3L Ikebana Pauline produces vibrant aubergine-purple bloomsA new variety of a much loved perennial, and stalwart of the cottage garden, Astrantia major 'Star of Passion', is a clump forming deciduous plant with handsome deeply cut foliage. From late spring, well into summer, pincushion like umbels of starry flowers enclosed in deep maroon bracts are held high above the foliage on strong, fine stems.