Astrantia major 'Snow Star'

Astrantias are superb perennials for growing under trees, on a stream bank or in a moist border. They prefer moist soils but will tolerate drier conditions as long as the plants are mulched with leafmould or another suitable moisture-retaining medium.

Astrantia major 'Snow Star’ bears large, pure white flowers with green-tipped bracts, held clear of its lush green foliage. Try combining with with intense, dark red astrantias such as ‘Gill Richardson’ and ‘Bloody Mary’.

For best results, grow Astrantia major ‘Snow Star’ in partial shade in moist but well-drained soil. Like other cottage garden astrantias, the flowers are good for cutting. After flowering, astrantias can be rejuvenated by cutting them back close to the ground – fresh new foliage and a late crop of flowers appear shortly afterwards. Astrantias don't spread far but are well known for self-seeding.