ASTRANTIA major 'Claret'

Commonly known as Masterwort, Melancholy gentleman

Dark red flowers in summer
Further Reading....
  • Deciduous
    Deeply 3- to 7-lobed, toothed, basal leaves 8-15cm (3-6in) long
  • Red
    Dark red
  • Height
    1m (39in)
  • Spread
    45cm (18in)
  • Herbaceous
    Early in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.
    Clump-forming perennial. Produces flowers in umbels 2-3cm (¾-1¼in) across.
  • Very hardy
    Hardy in the severest continental climates including exposed upland locations in the UK. Plant can withstand temperatures < -20 (-4°F)
  • Full sun
  • Partial shade

ASTRANTIA major 'Claret'

 
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£14.00 each 
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Any 3+ for £12 each
Collect only available from our nursery nr Redruth in Cornwall Ready in 3 - 5 days
Delivery Information Normally 3 - 5 days
plant size comparison icon 1.5 to 2 Litre
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  • Additional Features
    Good to know
    Wildlife plant - insects
    Pests & Diseases
    Slugs, aphids, powdery mildew.
    Place of origin
    Central and eastern Europe
  • Garden Location/Conditions
    Border
    Suitable for a moist border
    Cottage garden
  • Hardiness
    Fully hardy
  • Seasonal Interest
    Summer
  • Soil Conditions
    Fertile moist well-drained soil
    Humus-rich
  • Wildlife
    Bee friendly
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Astrantia - Growing Guide
Herbaceous Plants - Video Collection
1m (39in)
 Herbaceous - guide for size not form Watering Can
  45cm (18in)
  

Useful extras...

Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00

Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
3 options from £3.00

Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants. Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50

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