Overview
Astrantia 'Queen's Children' is a clump forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Astrantia, part of the Apiaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Astrantia 'Queen's Children' grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H7. Suggested uses include flower borders and beds and underplanting of roses and shrubs.
About
Astrantia 'Queen's Children' is a herbaceous perennial cultivar belonging to the Astrantia genus, known for its clump-forming habit and deciduous, palmately lobed basal leaves. This plant produces upright, slender stems bearing dense clusters of small flowers surrounded by prominent bracts, typical of Astrantia species. It thrives in fertile, moist but well-drained soils of various types and pH levels, preferring sheltered positions with full sun to partial shade. Hardy to UK zone H7, it is suitable for flower borders, beds, and underplanting roses and shrubs, with interest in spring and summer.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Astrantia
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, East-facing, North-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H7
Plant details
Astrantia 'Queen's Children' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Flower borders and beds, Underplanting of roses and shrubs
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Astrantia 'Queen's Children'
- Propagation
- Seed sown in pots in a cold frame as soon as seed is ripe, Division in spring
- Pest resistance
- Astrantia leaf miner
- Disease resistance
- Powdery mildews
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Astrantia 'Queen's Children'?
Astrantia 'Queen's Children' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Astrantia 'Queen's Children' need?
Astrantia 'Queen's Children' is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, clay, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Astrantia 'Queen's Children' hardy in the UK?
Astrantia 'Queen's Children' has an RHS hardiness rating of H7, meaning it is fully hardy throughout the UK, tolerating temperatures below -20°C.
How do I propagate Astrantia 'Queen's Children'?
Seed sown in pots in a cold frame as soon as seed is ripe, Division in spring.
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