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ASTRANTIA
Commonly known as Masterwort
Genus of about 10 species of clump-forming perennials from alpine woods and meadows from Europe to western Asia.
One of the many worts (signifies used in food or medicine).
The pincushion flowers can be used in dried flower arrangements.
A. major is naturalised in a few areas of the UK.
Further Reading....
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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 perennials. Small, 5-petalled flowers surrounded by showy, papery bracts.
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Additional Features - Good to know - - known, historically, as 'Hattie's pincushion'. Good left as autumn and winter feature or as dried flowers. -
Pests & Diseases - slugs, aphids, powdery mildew. -
Place of origin - Europe to western Asia. -
Soil Conditions - Fertile moist well-drained soil - - humus-rich
Astrantia - Growing Guide
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Buy Varieties of ASTRANTIA
ASTRANTIA involucrata 'Shaggy' >
Commonly known as: Masterwort.
Very large crinkled white flowers on shortish stems
ASTRANTIA major >
Commonly known as: Masterwort, Melancholy gentleman.
Greenish white flowers with a rose tinge
ASTRANTIA major 'Claret' >
Commonly known as: Masterwort, Melancholy gentleman.
Dark red flowers in summer
ASTRANTIA major 'Florence' >
Commonly known as: Masterwort, Melancholy gentleman.
Pale lavender pink
ASTRANTIA major 'Hadspen Blood' >
Commonly known as: Masterwort, Melancholy gentleman.
True blood red but do not put in shade or the flowers will turn white
ASTRANTIA major 'Midnight Owl' >
Commonly known as: Masterwort, Melancholy gentleman.
Purple-red flowers inside large bracts
ASTRANTIA major 'Moulin Rouge' >
Commonly known as: Masterwort.
Deep red pin-cushion flowers surrounded by a ruff of red bracts which appear from early to late summer
ASTRANTIA major 'Ruby Wedding' >
Commonly known as: Masterwort, Melancholy gentleman.
Deep ruby-red flowers on maroon stems
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
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Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
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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
