Astrantia major Books Black Knight has fragrant blooms

Black Knight has fragrant blooms and a long vase life

Phygelius spreads by underground stems and rooting underground branches

Deciduous in Winter

Height 30cm x 30cm Wide

The Winter flower stems are also attractive in floral work

Astrantia major Books Black Knight has fragrant bloomsAlso known as Masterwort, and Hattie's Pin Cushion, Astrantia produces many small papery ivory coloured flowers flushed with the softest pink and pale green that flower continuously from late Spring through into 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 spot in partial shade but does tolerate full sun and prefers to be kept moist,