Centaurea macrocephala | Giant Knapweed Cut flower garden Astrantia Rubra is held in

Astrantia Rubra is held in high regard by florists for its beautiful umbels of starry plummy coloured flowers

Remove faded flowers regularly to promote more buds

Pulmonaria is an underused perennial that is especially attractive when planted among hostas and ferns

Saxifraga stolonifera requires a sheltered spot in full shade or partial shade

Foliage is excellent to use in floral work

Centaurea macrocephala | Giant Knapweed Cut flower garden Astrantia Rubra is held inCentaurea macrocephala is magnificent perennial that is actually a member of the thistle family. It has beautiful bright yellow shaggy flowers that are held on tall stems that will make a strong vertical statement positioned towards the back of your border. Beneficial insects, bees, and birds all love this flower. This is also definitely for the Flower Farmer out there, as freshly cut blooms will last up to 5 days. Cut the flowers early in the morning