Astrantia major Rubra Books and it is one of

and it is one of my favourites with its large domes of dark-burgundy coloured flowers in summer

you will find that this floriferous plant will self-sow

Angelica gigas makes an excellent cut flower and can last up to a couple of weeks in the vase

Veronica longifolia

When flowering finished Sisyrinchium produces attractive black seed pods

Astrantia major Rubra Books and it is one ofAlso known as Masterwort, Astrantia Rubra is held in high regard by florists for its beautiful umbels of starry plummy coloured flowers. Astrantia Rubra flowers continuously from late Spring through into late 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 sunny spot but does tolerate partial shade and prefers to be kept moist. Bees