If you're interested in astrantia, planting and caring for it in the open ground, and photos, we'll show you how to grow this delicate, delightful flower in your garden. It's undemanding about soil and light. You can plant it in a sunny spot, where its flowers will be vibrant. It also thrives in partial shade, but the flowers will be somewhat paler, which won't detract from their delicate beauty.
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Planting astrantia in open ground
The flower can be planted from seeds, simply sowing them in the soil in a designated area, preferably in the fall. Once you have your own astrantia bushes (by the way, if planted from seeds, they will bloom in the third year), you can propagate them by dividing the bushes. This can also be done in the fall, but is more often done in the spring, before flowering. Besides the benefits of propagation, the mother bushes are rejuvenated, making vegetative propagation doubly beneficial for gardeners.
Young bushes should be planted in holes spaced approximately 30 cm apart, compacted, and watered generously. Thin out the plantings in the fall.
Care
After replanting, the bushes need to be watered generously and fertilized, preferably with a complete fertilizer; this will prolong their flowering. Also, to prolong flowering, remove faded parts. Water regularly, but not too much, to avoid excess moisture accumulation, which can damage the plant. Loosening the soil should be done very carefully, as the delicate roots are located close to the surface and should not be damaged. Astrantia also appreciates fertilizing by spraying and responds gratefully to it with abundant flowering.
For the winter, insulate the bushes with spruce branches; with the first warm weather in spring, remove the spruce branches to prevent the bush from rotting.
Diseases of Astrantia
The plant is generally robust and virtually disease-resistant, though its only potential threat is slugs, which thrive on its delicate leaves. If you notice any problems, remove and destroy the slugs manually, or use the "Thunder" preparation.
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