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Astrantia - what's the secret?

hogweedhogweed Central ScotlandPosts: 3,933
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Astrantia does not do well in my garden. I have two lots - one of the pinky red ones and a white one. It's the pinky red one that just sits and sulks. I have had it for years, tried taking bits and putting them in other bits of the garden with no luck whatsoever. Even tried growing it on in pots to see if that helps and it grows so slowly if at all. Is it the variety I have that is not a good do-er? should I try another variety? The white one which is a semi shaded position, grows like a weed, no problems there. The pinky red one is in a sunny spot. 
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  • MarlorenaMarlorena East AngliaPosts: 2,351
    ..choose a good variety... you really want a pink like 'Roma' or a white like 'Warren Hills'...

    ...either will grow in full sun or shade...





  • granmagranma Posts: 1,817
    These grow well for me I grow in Sandy , peaty soil
     
  • LynLyn DevonPosts: 14,137
    They grow in my acid soil too , in sun and full shade. 
    Gardening on the wild, windy west side of Dartmoor. 

  • Lizzie27Lizzie27 Bath, SomersetPosts: 3,358
    They do need moist soil and wilt alarmingly if they get too hot and dry. I've got clay soil and they grow reasonably well for me.  It may just be that you've got a dud plant so maybe try another named variety. 
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