Astrantia major Books The Winter flower stems are

The Winter flower stems are also attractive in floral work

a wonderful shade that will blend well with most plants

Read around the wheel as the month progresses and follow its guide as to when to cultivate when to spray when to sow and more

This beautiful Aquilegia was actually bred for the cut flower production and with its fully double upward-facing flowers it is a stunner

If using them as a cut flower

Astrantia major Books The Winter flower stems areAlso known as Masterwort, and Hattie's Pin Cushion, Astrantia produces many small papery ivory coloured flowers flushed with the softest pink and pale green that flower continuously from late Spring through into Autumn. Each small masterwort flower is made up of umbels of tiny flowers that are framed by a papery bract. An excellent cut flower that also dries well. Prefers a spot in partial shade but does tolerate full sun and prefers to be kept moist,