Astrantia major subsp. involucrata 'Moira Reid' Size:Approx. 0.5 litre pot The simplex species tends to

The simplex species tends to flower in later Autumn

In our garden we have quite a wide range of cultivars in a wide range of places

commonly called Syrian Acanthus

Erythronium dens-canis 'Rose Queen' is a den-canis cultivar that has regal rose-pink flowers

The first plants are said to have sprung from drops of the potion brewed by the enchantress Medea

Astrantia major subsp. involucrata 'Moira Reid' Size:Approx. 0.5 litre pot The simplex species tends toAbout this cultivar: Astrantia major subsp. involucrata 'Moira Reid' is a large white cultivar much like the cultivar 'Shaggy' but a bit more showy. Originates from Moyclare Garden in Cornwall that was founded by Moira Reid (who was actually Irish!). Trivia: Astrantia major subsp. involucrata is distinguished from the species by having larger flowers and fringed involucral bracts. Position: Full sun, partial shade Soil: Almost any soil grows well in