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Astrantia major 'Primadonna' (Masterwort 'Primadonna')

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Skill rating Beginner
skill rating
Ultimate spread 0.5m
max. spread
Ultimate height 1m
max. height
Time to maturity 2-5 years
to maturity
Maintenance level 2 hours care
per year

Botanical name: Astrantia major 'Primadonna'

Other names: Masterwort 'Primadonna'


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Genus: Astrantia

Variety or cultivar: 'Primadonna' _ 'Primadonna' is an herbaceous perennial with mid-green serrated edged foliage with soft pink flowers in summer.

Astrantia major 'Primadonna' is: Deciduous

Flower: White, Pale-pink in Summer

Foliage: Variegated, Green, Cream in Spring; Variegated, Green, Cream in Summer

Stem: Green in Summer

Habit: Bushy, Clump-forming, Erect, Open stems

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Specific diseases: Powdery mildew

General care

Pruning: Deadhead before seed is ripe to prevent self-seeding. If you cut down the first flower stems, you will be rewarded by another good display form late summer going into autumn.. REGISTER to read more...

Propagation methods: Division. REGISTER to read more...


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Astrantia major 'Primadonna' (Masterwort 'Primadonna') will reach a height of 1m and a spread of 0.5m after 2-5 years.


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Suggested uses: Coastal, Cottage/Informal, Flower Arranging, Beds and borders, Ground Cover

Cultivation: Plant in moist, fertile, humus-rich soil in sun for best foliage colour.

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Soil types: Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types) Match unknown
Soil drainage: Moist but well-drained, Well-drained Match unknown
Soil pH: Acid, Alkaline, Neutral Match unknown
Light: Partial Shade, Full Sun Match unknown
Aspect: South, East, West Match unknown
Exposure: Sheltered Match unknown
Hardiness: Hardy (H4) Match unknown

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