{"product_id":"astrantia-maj-star-of-billion","title":"Astrantia maj. Star of Billion 2 Litre Pot","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"78\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"76\"\u003eAstrantia major 'Star of Billion' – A Dazzling Perennial for Pollinators\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"80\" data-end=\"369\"\u003eAstrantia major 'Star of Billion' is a stunning perennial prized for its delicate, star-like flowers and long-lasting blooms. With intricate, silvery-white petals tinged with soft green, this elegant plant adds charm and texture to borders, cottage gardens, and wildlife-friendly spaces.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3 data-start=\"371\" data-end=\"405\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"375\" data-end=\"403\"\u003eSeasonal Beauty \u0026amp; Growth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"406\" data-end=\"741\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"406\" data-end=\"417\"\u003eSpring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fresh green foliage emerges, forming a compact, bushy mound.\u003cbr data-start=\"478\" data-end=\"481\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"481\" data-end=\"492\"\u003eSummer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clusters of intricate, star-shaped flowers appear, attracting bees and butterflies.\u003cbr data-start=\"576\" data-end=\"579\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"579\" data-end=\"590\"\u003eAutumn:\u003c\/strong\u003e The blooms fade to soft, papery seed heads, extending seasonal interest.\u003cbr data-start=\"663\" data-end=\"666\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"666\" data-end=\"677\"\u003eWinter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Foliage dies back, returning with vigour the following spring.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3 data-start=\"743\" data-end=\"769\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"747\" data-end=\"767\"\u003eStructure \u0026amp; Form\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"770\" data-end=\"983\"\u003eAstrantia 'Star of Billion' reaches 50–70cm in height, forming a well-rounded clump. 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