Title Author Email author Header Two new varieties of Astrantia have emerged from Marco van Noort's ongoing breeding program. 'Moulin Rouge' is a hybrid available to order now via mail order for delivery Autumn 2004 / Spring 2005, while another un-named plant is set for a 2006 introduction. Body <P align=center>_<BR></P> <P align=center><IMG style="WIDTH: 305px; HEIGHT: 405px" height=424 src="http://www.plantspotters.com/download.do/id/1001623/" width=317></P> <P align=justify><BR><STRONG>Astrantia 'Moulin Rouge'</STRONG> is a deep, deep red with near-black tips on the bracts. A very limited amount of plants are available by mail order from <A onclick='window.open("http://www.mr-fothergills.co.uk/acatalog/index.html?http%3A//www.mr-fothergills.co.uk/acatalog/astrantia_moulin_rouge.html&CatalogBody", "CNV", "width=800, height=400, resizable=yes, menubar=yes, toolbar=yes, scrollbars=yes");return false;' href="#" inpURLType>Mr Fothergill's </A> in the UK (order hotline 0845 1662511). US suppliers can be found by internet search.   </P> <P align=center><BR><BR><IMG style="WIDTH: 308px; HEIGHT: 361px" height=645 src="http://www.plantspotters.com/download.do/id/1001621/" width=486> </P> <P align=justify>Meanwhile, at the other end of the spectrum, this un-named new variety is distinguished by its very fresh-looking apple-green foliage that makes a beautiful contrast with the clean pink flowers. <BR>Planned for introduction in 2006. <P align=justify><A href="http://www.plantspotters.com/renderer.do/menuId/55153/sf/55160/returnPage/55160/itemId/9373/realItemId/9373/pageId/55162/instanceId/55247/hId/7701/" target=_self inpURLType="http://"><STRONG><EM>Discussion for this news item is on Marco van Noort's home page.</EM></STRONG> </A> <P align=center> Related title Related body Publicationdate When no publicationdate is entered, the item will be immediately visible. When you do enter a publicationdate, you should also enter the time. Visible Check when you want the item to be visible for normal visitors (when unchecked only the contentmanagers will see the item). Archive Check when the item should be archived on the archivedate. Archivedate The date on which the item should be archived (only when the archive-checkbox is checked). Discussion Check when you want to enable visitors to react to this item. Photo   Choose photo Position photo Left Right Upload attachments