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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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HerbaceousEarly 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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Full sun -
Partial shade
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Additional Features
Good to knowKnown, historically, as 'Hattie's pincushion'. Good left as autumn and winter feature or as dried flowers.
Pests & DiseasesSlugs, aphids, powdery mildew.
Place of originEurope to western Asia. -
Soil ConditionsFertile moist well-drained soilHumus-rich
Astrantia - Growing Guide
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Buy Varieties of ASTRANTIA
ASTRANTIA involucrata 'Shaggy'
Masterwort
very large crinkled white flowers on shortish stems
Gift-wrapping available
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Any 3+ for £12 each
£14.00 each
ASTRANTIA major
Masterwort, Melancholy gentleman
greenish white flowers with a rose tinge
Gift-wrapping available
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Any 3+ for £12 each
£14.00 each
ASTRANTIA major 'Alba'
Masterwort, Melancholy gentleman
pure white flowers
Gift-wrapping available
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Any 3+ for £12 each
£14.00 each
ASTRANTIA major 'Claret'
Masterwort, Melancholy gentleman
dark red flowers in summer
Gift-wrapping available
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Any 3+ for £12 each
£14.00 each
ASTRANTIA major 'Florence'
Masterwort, Melancholy gentleman
pale lavender pink
Gift-wrapping available
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Any 3+ for £12 each
£14.00 each
ASTRANTIA major 'Gill Richardson'
Masterwort, Melancholy gentleman
large, very dark red flowers
Gift-wrapping available
MULTIBUY
Any 3+ for £12 each
£14.00 each
ASTRANTIA major 'Hadspen Blood'
Masterwort, Melancholy gentleman
true blood red but do not put in shade or the flowers will turn white
ASTRANTIA major 'Midnight Owl'
Masterwort, Melancholy gentleman
purple-red flowers inside large bracts
ASTRANTIA major 'Moulin Rouge'
Masterwort
deep red pin-cushion flowers surrounded by a ruff of red bracts which appear from early to late summer
Gift-wrapping available
MULTIBUY
Any 3+ for £12 each
£14.00 each
ASTRANTIA major 'Ruby Wedding'
Masterwort, Melancholy gentleman
deep ruby-red flowers on maroon stems
Gift-wrapping available
MULTIBUY
Any 3+ for £12 each
£14.00 each
ASTRANTIA major 'Venice'
Masterwort, Melancholy gentleman
deep purplish red
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)
2 options from £6.00
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
