Astrantia major Dahlia mauve/ blue flowers

mauve/ blue flowers

some flowers deepen in colour in cooler temperatures

Ozothamnus diosmifolius was previously known as Helichrysum diosmifolius and has many other names such as Sago Flower and Rice Flower

cleaning countertops

which hold the pollen for the bees

Astrantia major Dahlia mauve/ blue flowersAlso known as Masterwort, and Hattie's Pin Cushion, Astrantia produces many small papery ivory coloured flowers flushed with the softest pink and pale green that flower continuously from late Spring through into Autumn. Each small masterwort flower is made up of umbels of tiny flowers that are framed by a papery bract. An excellent cut flower that also dries well. Prefers a spot in partial shade but does tolerate full sun and prefers to be kept moist,