Astrantia 'Capri'

Whether you’re already an Astrantia fan or you’re new to plants and wondering what to grow, Astrantia 'Capri' is worthy of a space on your patch. This lovely purple-flowered Masterwort is new on the scene, notable for its unusual colour, large flowers and ability to rebloom when deadheaded so you can enjoy a summer-long show. Even better, it’s unfussy and undemanding—in true Astrantia style, it’ll grow in most places. If you’re looking for great cutting material for indoor arrangements, Astrantia 'Capri' flowers are long lasting, beautiful and long stemmed—these purple pickings will pad out your posies nicely.

Astrantias are perfect for growing in borders or large containers, they’re fully hardy perennials so you can look forward to seeing them grow back every year and each time they’ll be bigger and better. Astrantia 'Capri' can reach up to around 70cm tall once established so it suits a position towards the middle of a wide border or the back of a narrow one. Masterwort grows happily in sun or partial shade, and most soil types including clay and sand!

Astrantia 'Capri' struts into the garden scene like a couture model at an exclusive Italian fashion show, where the runway is a meticulously cultivated flowerbed and the paparazzi are eager bees and wide-eyed garden enthusiasts. The 'Capri' in its name isn't just a nod to a picturesque Italian escape; it's a teaser of the holiday for the senses that this plant embodies. With a bouquet of delicate pincushion flowers, each styled as if they've been artfully dipped in soft hues of pinks and greens, Astrantia major 'Capri' is the subtle whisper of elegance that turns heads without trying. It's like the plant world's incarnation of a timeless pearl necklace—undeniably classy, endearingly versatile, and forever in vogue.

Master of mingling in the border or stealing the show in a woodland setting, Astrantia 'Capri' plays the part of the garden's socialite who knows just how to flaunt understated sophistication. Never one to be demanding, Astrantia 'Capri' sips modestly on water, preferring the refreshment of good, moist soil over the draining demands of spotlight antics. But don't be fooled by its demure charm; this celestial beauty is tougher than it looks. It faces down pests and disease with the grace of a seasoned duelist—making it clear that although it might shimmer like a star, it's got the grit of a gladiator. In short, Astrantia major 'Capri' is the botanical equivalent of a cherished Italian masterpiece; a timeless addition to any garden gala.