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They make tidy clumps and will grow in sun or part shade without much attention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe soils are better if they are slightly heavier, or at least moisture retentive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight x Spread: 50cm x 40cm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hardys Cottage Garden Plants","offers":[{"title":"1 Litre","offer_id":52922073907542,"sku":"104419","price":9.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1003\/4928\/0598\/files\/Astrantiamajor_Florence_PBR.jpg?v=1774556940"},{"product_id":"astrantia-major-var-rosea","title":"Astrantia major var. rosea","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe true \u003cem\u003emajor rosea\u003c\/em\u003e form of \u003cem\u003eAstrantia\u003c\/em\u003e - the original stock came from plantswoman Margery Fish.  The pale pink pincushion flowers make a wonderful show during summer and will attract bees and other beneficial insects to your garden.  Perfect 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