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Astrantia
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Name: Astrantia major, maxima and carnicolica are commonly known as masterwort or Hattie's pincushion.
Description: Astrantia has clusters of tiny, delicate, starlike flowers.
Colour: From greenish white to rose pink and red.
Origin: Central and S. Europe, West Asia. First cultivated in Belgium in 1574.
Availability: Summer, autumn
Care Tips: Choose when the tiny flowers on the cluster are open. Give them a long drink before use. Their vase life is about 5-10 days.


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Astrantia