Soil moisture as an important location factor
In addition to various cultivated varieties, you can usually buy three important natural varieties of the star umbel in stores:
- Caucasian star umbel (Astrantia maxima)
- Large star umbel (Astrantia major)
- Carinthian star umbel (Astrantia carniolica)
As a rule, all star umbel species prefer a rather partially shaded location, as they not only depend on nutrient-rich soil but also on a uniformly moist subsoil. With corresponding care In the garden, the star umbel can also thrive in full sun if it is watered regularly enough in dry phases.
Matching neighbors for the star umbels
The star umbel can be used in the garden as a gentle color accent in a natural design Perennial bed can be used. Due to the similar filigree flower structure, you can place star umbels in the garden next to, for example Plant yarrow. As a companion plant to roses, there is usually a very nice contrast, especially with carefully selected flower colors.
Tips
In nature, the star umbel often occurs in mountainous locations with calcareous soils. If the soil in your garden is very poor in lime, you can do something with it
Garden lime(€ 9.70 at Amazon *) simply create a remedy.
