Astrantia Ruby Wedding

Lovely sunny day but not much chance to get into the garden. I use Astrantia quite a lot as filler plants, the foliage being substantial and supportive. The flowers are unobtrusive in that they don't clash with others in the border but they are fabulous if you look closely. They are tolerant of shade and thrive in my soil. They can be picked for indoor arrangements. You have to watch out for them seeding and taking over. 'Ruby Wedding' is one of my favourites.