Astrantia ‘Roma’ – Natural elegance with wild charm. This masterwort is distinguished by its generous and refined bloom, with starry, silvery-pink to soft pink umbels borne on long, graceful stems. Its light and romantic appearance brings a touch of natural chic to partially shaded beds and borders, while remaining easy to care for and incredibly robust.

Key Characteristics

• Type: Herbaceous perennial
• Height: 60 to 70 cm (24 to 28 inches)
• Width: 40 to 50 cm (16 to 20 inches)
• Flowering: June to September, long and reblooming
• Flowers: Starry umbels, silvery-pink, bordered by delicate bracts
• Foliage: Dark green, deeply cut, dense and decorative
• Fragrance: Unscented
• Habit: Bushy, airy clump
• Hardiness: Excellent (down to -25 °C / -13 °F, USDA Zones 4 to 9)
• Resistance: Very good – rarely affected by diseases
• Pollinator-friendly: Yes
• Use as cut flowers: Excellent, fresh or dried

Growing Conditions

• Exposure: Partial shade (tolerates sun if soil is moist)
• Soil: Rich, humus-rich, cool to moist, well-drained
• Watering: Regular, especially during dry periods
• Maintenance: Deadhead spent flowers to encourage reblooming
• Mulching: Mulch in summer if soil tends to dry out
• Winter management: Cut back clump in late autumn or early spring

Uses and Associations

Ideal in a partially shaded bed, light undergrowth, or natural garden, Astrantia Roma brings light and movement with its airy umbels. It looks superb along pathways or in a mixed border, and it's a favorite for fresh or dried bouquets.

It pairs harmoniously with perennial geraniums, foxgloves, heucheras, and ferns, creating varied textures and a subtle play of greens and pinks.

Why choose Astrantia Roma

Roma is a perennial with subtle but powerful charm, combining floral delicacy with ease of care. Its long and reblooming flowering provides a continuous visual presence from early summer until autumn, while attracting garden biodiversity due to its pollinator-friendly nature.