Perfect present
It made an ideal present for a Ruby wedding, bit different to sending a rose.
Seasider
Pembrokeshire
This perennial dies back to below ground level each year in autumn, then fresh new growth appears again in spring.
"This is the one of the finest dark astrantias with warm ruby overtones in the flowers and the stems are also dark as well"
It made an ideal present for a Ruby wedding, bit different to sending a rose.
Seasider
Pembrokeshire
100.0
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