Avoid dry soil or cover the soil with a layer of organic mulch to retain moisture

mid-green leaves which sit beneath short stems carrying rounded clusters of vibrant blue trumpet-shaped flowers which bloom around mid-Summer and can last until the early Autumn

dark flecked markings form above the red colouring

Mulching and other forms of frost protection are also advised

The Alstroemeria Colorita ‘Katiana’

Astrantia 'Star of Billion' Astrantia major 'Star of Billion' Avoid dry soil or coverA vigorous perennial with a rich profusion of bright blooms which contrast nicely with the foliage below and are notable for their early flowering period. The Astrantia Star of Billion, also known as Masterwort, is a herbaceous perennial shrub with clumping, deeply lobed foliage of dark green and upright, branching stems which carry Spring and Summer blooming, rounded umbels of tiny, green tipped, white florets surrounded by similarly coloured bracts.