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Astrantia major 'Large White' (Masterwort 'Large White')
2 hours care
per year
per year
0.9m
Max height
Max height
0.45m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Astrantia major 'Large White'
Other names
Astrantia major 'Large White 2000010179', Masterwort 'Large White'
Genus
Astrantia Astrantia
Variety or Cultivar
'Large White' _ 'Large White' is a clump-forming, herbaceous perennial with divided, mid- to dark green leaves and branching stems bearing umbels of large white flowers with conspicuous green-tipped, white bracts in summer.
Astrantia major 'Large White' is: Deciduous
Habit
Clump-forming, Erect, Open stems
Flower
Greenish-white in Summer
Foliage
Dark-green in Spring; Dark-green in Summer; Dark-green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest free.
Powdery mildew Powdery mildew
General care
Pruning
Deadhead before seed is ripe to prevent self-seeding
Propagation methods
Division, Seed
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Where to grow
Astrantia major 'Large White' (Masterwort 'Large White') will reach a height of 0.9m and a spread of 0.45m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, Coastal, Cottage/Informal, Flower Arranging, Woodland
Cultivation
Plant in moist, fertile, humus-rich soil in sun or part shade.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Astrantia major 'Large White'
Other names
Astrantia major 'Large White 2000010179', Masterwort 'Large White'
Genus
Astrantia Astrantia
Variety or Cultivar
'Large White' _ 'Large White' is a clump-forming, herbaceous perennial with divided, mid- to dark green leaves and branching stems bearing umbels of large white flowers with conspicuous green-tipped, white bracts in summer.
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Clump-forming, Erect, Open stems
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Colour
Flower
Greenish-white in Summer
Foliage
Dark-green in Spring; Dark-green in Summer; Dark-green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest free.
Specific diseases
General care
Pruning
Deadhead before seed is ripe to prevent self-seeding
Propagation methods
Division, Seed
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Where to grow
Astrantia major 'Large White' (Masterwort 'Large White') will reach a height of 0.9m and a spread of 0.45m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, Coastal, Cottage/Informal, Flower Arranging, Woodland
Cultivation
Plant in moist, fertile, humus-rich soil in sun or part shade.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6
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