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Astrantia 'Lola'

Astrantia ‘Lola’

£5.95

(64 customer reviews)

Clump-forming perennial with deeply lobed, dark green leaves. Stunning rich-pink pincushion, long lasting flowers throughout summer. Height 60cm. Spread 40cm. Full sun/partial shade. Prefers moist soil. Hardy.

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Description

Astrantia ‘Lola’ is a stunning perennial that features rich-pink pincushion flowers and deeply lobed, dark green leaves. This clump-forming plant thrives in a variety of garden settings and offers long-lasting beauty throughout the summer months. Follow this comprehensive guide to ensure your Astrantia flourishes in your garden year after year.

PLANTING and AFTERCARE GUIDE
Best Time to Plant
  • Spring: The best time to plant Astrantia ‘Lola’ is in early spring, when the soil begins to warm. Planting in early spring gives the roots time to establish before the blooming season begins, allowing for healthy and robust growth.
  • Autumn: Alternatively, planting in early autumn is another excellent option. This gives your Astrantia the chance to settle in before the cooler months, encouraging strong growth for the following spring.
Choosing the Right Site
  • Sunlight: Astrantia thrives in full sun to partial shade. For optimal growth, choose a location that receives 4-6 hours of indirect sunlight each day. This will help encourage vibrant blooms while protecting the plant from harsh midday sun.
  • Soil: Ensure that the soil is well-drained, moist, and rich in organic matter. Astrantia ‘Lola’ prefers soil that is consistently moist but not waterlogged, so be sure the area drains well to avoid root rot. Adding compost to the soil can improve both fertility and drainage, promoting better growth.
Planting Instructions
  1. Prepare the Hole: Dig a hole that is roughly twice the width and the same depth as the root ball of the plant. This allows the roots plenty of space to spread and establish.
  2. Soil Preparation: Mix compost or organic matter into the soil to enrich it. This helps improve drainage and fertility, giving your Astrantia the nutrients it needs for healthy growth.
  3. Planting: Place the plant in the hole, ensuring that the top of the root ball is level with the surrounding soil. Backfill the hole with soil, gently firming it down to remove air pockets.
  4. Watering After Planting: Water the plant thoroughly after planting to settle the soil and help the roots establish. Ensure the soil drains well to avoid waterlogging, which can harm the roots.
Watering Requirements
  • Growing Season: Once established, Astrantia is moderately drought-tolerant, but it prefers consistently moist soil. Water during dry spells, allowing the soil to dry out slightly between watering sessions.
  • Dormant Season: In the dormant season, reduce watering significantly. Only water if the soil becomes very dry, as Astrantia ‘Lola’ requires less moisture during this time.
Feeding
  • Spring: In early spring, apply a balanced fertiliser to provide the necessary nutrients for healthy new growth. This will give your Astrantia ‘Lola’ a strong start to the growing season.
  • Mid-Summer: A light feeding in mid-summer can help sustain the flowering period and encourage continued blooming, keeping your Astrantia looking vibrant throughout the growing season.
Pruning
  • Deadheading: Regularly deadhead your Astrantia to remove spent flowers. This helps encourage new blooms and keeps the plant tidy. Deadheading can extend the blooming period and improve the overall appearance of your plant.
  • Autumn Pruning: After the last flowers have faded, cut the plant back to ground level in autumn. This prepares the plant for winter dormancy and promotes fresh growth in the following spring.
Mulching
  • Spring: Apply a layer of mulch around the base of the plant in early spring. Mulch helps retain moisture, suppresses weeds, and regulates soil temperature, which benefits the plant as it starts to grow.
  • Winter: During the winter months, mulch around the base of your Astrantia to protect the roots from cold temperatures and prevent frost heaving, ensuring the plant’s survival through the winter.
Supporting the Plant
  • Staking: Astrantia ‘Lola’ generally has sturdy stems, but in windy or exposed locations, staking may be necessary to prevent damage. This will help support the plant’s upright growth and ensure it remains stable.
Final Tips

Astrantia ‘Lola’ is a low-maintenance perennial that provides stunning colour to your garden. By planting in well-drained, moist soil, providing consistent water during the growing season, and feeding with a balanced fertiliser, your Astrantia ‘Lola’ will thrive. Regular pruning, deadheading, and mulching will ensure healthy growth and vibrant blooms throughout the summer. Incorporate Astrantia into your garden design for a long-lasting and elegant floral display.

 

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Additional information

Pot Size

Plant Botanical Type

Perennial (herbaceous)
Flower Colour

Pink
Leaf Colour

Green
Varigated Leaf

No
Scent

No
Height

0.6m
Spread

0.4m
Blooms/foliage interest in

Summer, Autumn
Evergreen

No
Hardiness

Winter to -10C
Container

Borders and Containers
Sun/shade

Full sun, partial shade
Soil Type

Loam (normal)
Soil PH

Neutral
Drainage

Moist Soil
Hazerdous

No
Insect Attraction

Bees

64 reviews for Astrantia ‘Lola’

  1. Colin Zavala (verified owner) –

    Very pleased plants arived well packed in immaculate condition!!!!

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  5. Jo B. (verified owner) –

    Arrived quickly and securely packed. Lovely plant that seems to be thriving

  6. Christine (verified owner) –

    Good looking plants and excellently packaged

  7. Jeannie H. (verified owner) –

    Great plants and quick delivery .

  8. Christine (verified owner) –

    The plants were very heathy and really good size

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  10. Melanie Leach (verified owner) –

    They arrived neatly packed and looking very healthy. Excellent service. Thank you

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  12. Steven Keeling (verified owner) –

    Excelent product and excelent service very pleased

  13. Ann Thompson (verified owner) –

    Perfect.

  14. Peter B. (verified owner) –

    Very fast delivery well packed, plants healthy

  15. Heather Brotherston (verified owner) –

    What can I say, perfect.

  16. Lynn W. (verified owner) –

    All plants arrived in good condition and look to be of a decent quality.

  17. Anonymous (verified owner) –

    Beautiful plant and very well packaged

  18. Michelle (verified owner) –

    My whole shipment exceeded expectations. Fabulously packaged large and healthy plants. I cannot recommend you guys enough. So much better than any of the larger companies that I have ordered from before. Will definitely be ordering from you again. Thank you so much

  19. Richard M. (verified owner) –

    Great product with an all round great customer experience.

  20. GEOFFREY K. (verified owner) –

    Excellent service items well packed & quickly delivered.

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    Ditto

  23. Rebecca Speight (verified owner) –

    Healthy happy plant and an excellent price

  24. KAREN (verified owner) –

    Brilliant quality

  25. Helen Plant (verified owner) –

    Arrived in good condition

  26. James Dickens (verified owner) –

    Good Plant – thank you for your service – I’m very pleased – James Dickens

  27. Anonymous (verified owner) –

    Very strong healthy plant great value for money

  28. Sue B. (verified owner) –

    Lovely healthy plants. Good top growth producing some buds.

    All the plants you sent me are a very good size and showing healthy growth. Have planted most of them out now; all have a pot full of healthy roots showing they have been grown on for several weeks before sending out. I like the fact that you sell a lot of your plants in 1l pots. At this size, they are robust and grow quickly when planted out but are also affordable. Too many nurseries only sell 9cm pots – often a bit too small and vulnerable to adverse conditions or pest attack when planted out – or 2l which can prove expensive. The pricing of your plants is very competitive compared to many other online suppliers.
    The packaging of the plants was excellent. All arrived in good condition. The pots fitted exactly into the box so no need for lots of extra packaging which is always a pain to dispose of (even if it is recyclable). Also like your use of the pot canes so you can tell exactly how many plants are in the box and makes it much easier to get them out of the box without damaging them.
    This was my first online purchase from Proctors. I’m very impressed and will definitely buy from you again.

  29. Wendy (verified owner) –

    Lovely fresh sturdy plant

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  31. Tony M. (verified owner) –

    This is a very healthy looking plant. Very well packed and in good order. Well done Proctors

  32. Roger B. (verified owner) –

    Good healthy plant.Well packaged and would buy again from this nursery

  33. Janice (verified owner) –

    Very pleased.

  34. JOAN R. (verified owner) –

    In beautiful condition, lovely healthy well grown pant.

  35. Jackie Nightingale (verified owner) –

    Good Size.

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  37. Anonymous (verified owner) –

    All three plants ordered were good and healthy. They were delivered promptly and very robustly packed against damage in transit. Well done!

  38. Michelle (verified owner) –

    Great sturdy plant

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  44. Tracey Humphreys (verified owner) –

    Beautifully wrapped, great quality plants, really pleased, great value and will use Proctors again.

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  50. M L. (verified owner) –

    nice and healthy

  51. Merrylyn Young (verified owner) –

    Very good service. Good looking healthy plants, well packaged delivered quickly. Very satisfied.

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  53. Anonymous (verified owner) –

    Astrantia healthy plants planting in the garden.

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  55. Shona H. (verified owner) –

    I have been looking for this particular astrantia for ages. Came quickly and in excellent condition

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  58. MARY (verified owner) –

    NICE LITTLE PLANTS

  59. martin n. (verified owner) –

    couldn’t find this perrenial anywhere in garden centres so eventually found it online. plant arrived in good time and packaged well. plant was potted in soil and in good condition. would definitely use this service again.

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