CF Astrantia Rose Symphony summer is this dark magenta/violet

is this dark magenta/violet

you can commonly see it along roadsides in the North Island

clump forming perennial

Australian strain

CF Astrantia Rose Symphony summer is this dark magenta/violetAptly named for its symphony of rose coloured flowers. Astrantia take 2 3 years to establish into a sizeable clump, but will reward you year after year with an abundance of stems to pick. Grows best in light shade and slightly damp conditions. Excellent cut flower. Astrantia seed can be fickle to germinate. The sowing must be kept warm (about 18 to 22C) and moist for the first 24 weeks. After this period the sowing must be kept at a cold temperature