Astrantia

I'm just wondering what would be the best way of caring for an Astrantia plant which flowered this summer just gone. The flowers have faded but I've not cut it back yet.

 

Don't worry it be back in spring, you can cut it back to the ground if you wish

 

I've got several Astrantias in my garden. I did cut them back in the autumn and I've covered mine with a layer of used bunny hay ( more as a way of using it up than anything.) When they are actively growing and flowering I feed mine with liquid seaweed. @Verdun grows Astrantias and is very knowledgeable, so he can probably give you some good advice

 

Thanks for the mention lucius...fiver is in the post
Hiya SimonZ
Agree with Perki Your astrantia will die back naturally over winter to produce fresh new growth next year. Any dead twiggy stems remaining can simply be knocked off with your hand. Yes, feeding is important but a thick mulch applied now or in spring will help conserve moisture....astrantias hate drying out too much