Thalictrum & Astrantia plant combination

Thalictrum & Astrantia plant combination

Thalictrum & Astrantia plant combination

Thalictrum & Astrantia plant combination

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A sophisticated pairing of soft, airy flowers and rich ruby tones, this combination brings an informal meadow-like quality to summer...

6 × plants | 3 of each

£68.22 £11.37 each

available to order from spring 2027

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Plant description

A sophisticated pairing of soft, airy flowers and rich ruby tones, this combination brings an informal meadow-like quality to summer planting.

The delicate flower clusters of Thalictrum aquilegiifolium rise above finely divided foliage, while deep red Astrantia major 'Claret' adds stronger colour and distinctive pincushion-shaped blooms, creating a pleasing contrast in both form and texture.

Ideal for partial shade, this plant combination suits cottage garden planting, woodland-edge borders and more naturalistic schemes. The flowers emerge in succession through early and mid summer, creating a relaxed display that works particularly well among grasses and other shade-tolerant perennials, while also offering useful material for the cut flower garden.

What's included:

In this collection you will receive three of each of the following plants. They are all supplied in a 9cm nursery pot.

Thalictrum aquilegiifolium: Fluffy mauve or white flower clusters appear in June and July, held on upright stems above grey-green, fern-like foliage. The dainty blooms of this early flowering meadow rue provide an excellent contrast with larger flowered plants. Perfect for a border in partial shade, the stems need supporting with brushwood or garden canes. Grows to 1m.

Astrantia major 'Claret': This is one of the darkest-flowered astrantias, with deep, ruby red pincushion-like flowers with a ruff of longer bracts than many other varieties. The leaves are pretty too; deeply lobed and dark green. Although it is an old cottage garden favourite, this astrantia works equally well in contemporary-style plantings. Grows to 90cm.

Planting tips:

Prepare the bed well by digging in lots of well-rotted or bagged compost before you plant.

Where possible, plant in odd numbers, and cluster them together to give impact. Multiples of 3 work really well set out in irregular triangles for an organic feel, while larger numbers can be planted in multiple clusters or drifts. In bigger gardens, try to repeat your clusters through the border to create a sense of rhythm and cohesion.

Also, when setting your plants out, check their eventual spread and make sure they’ve enough space to fill out. After planting, keep plants well watered for their first year, particularly during warmer weather, and feed them with a good, general purpose fertiliser through the growing season.

For more information, please see the individual plant webpages.

Please note:

The plants in this collection will die right back in autumn, then fresh new growth will appear again in spring.

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