Astrantia 'Rose Symphony'

Astrantia major 'Rose Symphony': A Whirl of Blush and Elegance

Airy, intricate, and endlessly charming, Astrantia 'Rose Symphony' delivers clusters of starry, rose-pink flowers with paler centres that hover like lace above a tidy mound of dark green foliage. Blooming from early to mid-summer—and often reblooming with deadheading—this refined selection brings soft colour and delicate movement to shaded and partially shaded gardens. Its long-lasting blooms attract pollinators and make excellent cut flowers, while its compact habit fits effortlessly into border edges or layered plantings.

Plant Characteristics:

• Height: 45–60 cm
• Spread: 40–50 cm, forming a rounded, bushy clump
• Flower Colour: Rose-pink with pale centres
• Flowering Period: Early to mid-summer, with rebloom potential
• Foliage: Deep green, palmate leaves with serrated edges
• Sunlight Requirements: Part shade to full sun (in cooler climates)
• Soil Requirements: Moist, well-drained, rich soil

Uses and Benefits: Astrantia 'Rose Symphony' adds refined texture and subtle colour to shaded borders, cottage gardens, and pollinator plantings. Its soft form makes it a natural fit among ferns, hostas, and other woodland perennials, while its long bloom time extends interest through the heart of summer. Excellent in fresh and dried arrangements, it also contributes significantly to ecological planting schemes.

Companion Plants: Pair with the silvered foliage and pale blue blooms of Brunnera 'Sea Heart', the vibrant magenta tones of Heuchera 'Wild Rose', and the soft, arching fronds of Athyrium 'Victorian Lady' for a romantic, softly layered planting full of texture and colour harmony.

Care Instructions: Grow in part shade with rich, evenly moist soil. Water during dry periods to support rebloom. Deadhead spent flowers to prolong flowering or allow seed heads to remain for late-season interest. Divide clumps every few years in early spring to rejuvenate and maintain strong growth.

History: A refined cultivar of the European native Astrantia major, 'Rose Symphony' was selected for its harmonious blend of rich pink tones and reliable reblooming habit. Its lacy structure and romantic presence make it a treasured choice in both traditional and contemporary perennial gardens.

Final Thoughts: Light, lyrical, and long-lasting, Astrantia 'Rose Symphony' brings a poetic presence to the shade—like music for the midsummer garden, played in tones of rose and green.