Astrantia major 'Star of Billion'

Common name: Astrantia major 'Star of Billion'

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Description

Astrantia major 'Star of Billion' is valued for its elegant flower heads, which feature attractive shades of pink to red. This perennial adds a soft yet vivid touch to cottage gardens or wildflower areas, encouraging pollinators while providing visual appeal.

It thrives best in full sun to part shade locations with moist but well-drained soil. The plant is generally fully hardy in the UK and grows at a moderate pace, making it suitable for gardeners seeking dependable and charming perennials.

Plant information

Genus	Astrantia
Species	major
Cultivar	Star of Billion
Plant type	Perennial
Foliage	Herbaceous
Height	60-90cm
Spread	45-60cm
Growth rate	Moderate
Hardiness	Fully Hardy
Toxicity (Guide Only)	Safe
Last listed	2026-06-23

Position

Full SunPart Shade

Flower colour

Pink

Flowering months

AprMayJun

Season of interest

SpringSummer

Features

Bee FriendlyButterfly FriendlyPollinator FriendlySuitable for PotsLow Maintenance

Soil

Any SoilClayChalkSandLoamMoistWell DrainedNeutralAlkaline

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