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Astrantia 'Roma' (Masterwort 'Roma')
2 hours care
per year
per year
0.6m
Max height
Max height
0.45m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Astrantia 'Roma'
Other names
Masterwort 'Roma', Astrantia major 'Roma'
Genus
Astrantia Astrantia
Variety or Cultivar
'Roma' _ 'Roma' is a clump-forming, deciduous perennial with deeply-divided, mid-green leaves and, from early summer to early autumn, erect, wiry, branching stems bearing umbels of rose-pink flowers surrounded by green-flushed, pink bracts.
Astrantia 'Roma' is: Deciduous
Habit
Erect flower stem, Clump-forming, Branching
Awards
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
Flower
Pink in Summer; Pink in Autumn
Foliage
Mid-green in Spring; Mid-green in Summer; Mid-green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Powdery mildew Powdery mildew
General care
Pruning
Cut back flower stems when they turn brown to encourage a second flush of flowers. Deadhead before seed is ripe to prevent self-seeding. Lift and divide in early spring. May take time to establish after division as the roots do not like to be disturbed.
Propagation methods
Division
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Where to grow
Astrantia 'Roma' (Masterwort 'Roma') will reach a height of 0.6m and a spread of 0.45m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, Coastal, Cottage/Informal, Drying, Flower Arranging
Cultivation
Plant in moist, fertile, humus-rich soil in sun or partial shade. Water newly-established plants well in dry conditions. Performs best in heavy, clay soil.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moisture-retentive, Moist but well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
North, 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 'Roma'
Other names
Masterwort 'Roma', Astrantia major 'Roma'
Genus
Astrantia Astrantia
Variety or Cultivar
'Roma' _ 'Roma' is a clump-forming, deciduous perennial with deeply-divided, mid-green leaves and, from early summer to early autumn, erect, wiry, branching stems bearing umbels of rose-pink flowers surrounded by green-flushed, pink bracts.
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Erect flower stem, Clump-forming, Branching
Awards
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
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Colour
Flower
Pink in Summer; Pink in Autumn
Foliage
Mid-green in Spring; Mid-green in Summer; Mid-green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Specific diseases
General care
Pruning
Cut back flower stems when they turn brown to encourage a second flush of flowers. Deadhead before seed is ripe to prevent self-seeding. Lift and divide in early spring. May take time to establish after division as the roots do not like to be disturbed.
Propagation methods
Division
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Where to grow
Astrantia 'Roma' (Masterwort 'Roma') will reach a height of 0.6m and a spread of 0.45m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, Coastal, Cottage/Informal, Drying, Flower Arranging
Cultivation
Plant in moist, fertile, humus-rich soil in sun or partial shade. Water newly-established plants well in dry conditions. Performs best in heavy, clay soil.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moisture-retentive, Moist but well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
North, 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, Zone 5
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