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Astrantia major (Masterwort)
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
Other names
Masterwort
Genus
Astrantia Astrantia
Species
A. major - A. major is a variable, clump-forming, deciduous perennial with palmately-lobed, toothed, dark green leaves and, in summer, erect, branching stems bearing umbels of small, green, pink, or reddish-purple flowers surrounded by white to greenish-white bracts, sometimes flushed blue, purple, or red.
Astrantia major is: Deciduous
Habit
Bushy, Clump-forming, Erect, Open stems
Foliage
Green in Spring; Green in Summer
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
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 (Masterwort) will reach a height of 0.9m and a spread of 0.45m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Cottage/Informal, Coastal, Flower Arranging, Beds and borders
Cultivation
Plant in moist, fertile, humus-rich soil in sun for best foliage colour.
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
Other names
Masterwort
Genus
Astrantia Astrantia
Species
A. major - A. major is a variable, clump-forming, deciduous perennial with palmately-lobed, toothed, dark green leaves and, in summer, erect, branching stems bearing umbels of small, green, pink, or reddish-purple flowers surrounded by white to greenish-white bracts, sometimes flushed blue, purple, or red.
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Bushy, Clump-forming, Erect, Open stems
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Colour
Foliage
Green in Spring; Green in Summer
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
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 (Masterwort) will reach a height of 0.9m and a spread of 0.45m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Cottage/Informal, Coastal, Flower Arranging, Beds and borders
Cultivation
Plant in moist, fertile, humus-rich soil in sun for best foliage colour.
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 10, Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6
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| Light: | Partial Shade, Full Sun | Tell us... |
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