Roma Masterwort Juniper With a second elderberry nearby

With a second elderberry nearby

Soft pink flowers appear before the leaves

Pruning: Prune right after the main spring bloom to shape the plant and avoid removing next season's flower buds

making it a great contrast next to darker greens and bolder leaf shapes

The tree is best known for its distinctly columnar to narrow upright habit

Roma Masterwort Juniper With a second elderberry nearbyRoma Masterwort (Astrantia major 'Roma') Roma Masterwort brings a refined, long blooming burst of rosy pink that feels both romantic and clean in mixed plantings. The flowers hover on wiry stems, so the color reads like a light veil rather than a heavy block, and it keeps borders feeling layered. It thrives where many perennials struggle, especially in moisture retentive beds with partial shade. If you want a perennial that looks detailed up close but