Very Dark Astrantia .

[abby]

Hi I have several Astratias pink and cream but would love a very dark one. I have checked out some on the net but not sure what to believe , are they as dark as they say they are.Have you any Information as to the names of a really dark one?.

[sewer rat]

Hi Abby
We have one in the walled garden I am reclaiming - a variety called "rubra" which is a dark red - check out some of the more recent weeks on my Scotsburn blog (click on the link below) and you should find a piccie of it - can't be more specific about which week but certainly last three or four entries should cover it.

[sewer rat]

Cancel that - I have just checked and haven't posted a photo - will take one this coming wednesday and put it on here for you then.

[abby]

OK will check out later in the week no probs.

[shushkin!]

Venice

"Venice" is the darkest one I have seen. I have astrantia "shaggy", Rubra and "Prima Donna" but am waiting to add "Venice" to my collection.

[abby]

Venice sounds good thanks..

[Comfreyfan]

I've been looking for Hadspen Blood after I saw it on GW or something similar - looked absolutely gorgeous and very dark.

[sewer rat]

Hi Abby
Photo of Rubra now on the Scotsburn blog - "post titled Flaming June ?". Just click on the link below.

[abby]

Love the garden and what a great Blog thank you so much for your help and my mention in it how cool is that :@) . Thanks all for you help you have given me much food for thought.

[sewer rat]

I received the T&M autumn catalogue this morning and in it they have two dark red Astrantia - "Venice" and "Moulin Rouge" - might be worth looking at thie website.

[abby]

Will check it out thanks for your help...