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....
  • 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.

Buy Varieties of ASTRANTIA

ASTRANTIA involucrata 'Shaggy'

ASTRANTIA involucrata 'Shaggy'

Masterwort

very large crinkled white flowers on shortish stems

 
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ASTRANTIA major

ASTRANTIA major

Masterwort, Melancholy gentleman

greenish white flowers with a rose tinge

 
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ASTRANTIA major 'Alba'

ASTRANTIA major 'Alba'

Masterwort, Melancholy gentleman

pure white flowers

 
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ASTRANTIA major 'Claret'

ASTRANTIA major 'Claret'

Masterwort, Melancholy gentleman

dark red flowers in summer

 
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Available late spring to early summer 2025 - Spring according to the Met Office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore late spring is mid-April onwards. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
ASTRANTIA major 'Florence'

ASTRANTIA major 'Florence'

Masterwort, Melancholy gentleman

pale lavender pink

 
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Available again from NOVEMBER / DECEMBER 2024 - Despatch will be anytime during November or December as stock becomes available. Bareroot hedging and roses can be delayed by unfavourable weather conditions.
ASTRANTIA major 'Gill Richardson'

ASTRANTIA major 'Gill Richardson'

Masterwort, Melancholy gentleman

large, very dark red flowers

 
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ASTRANTIA major 'Midnight Owl'

ASTRANTIA major 'Midnight Owl'

Masterwort, Melancholy gentleman

purple-red flowers inside large bracts

 
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Estimated availability autumn 2024 Any time SEPT-DEC - Not yet confirmed. Could be any time between September and December.
ASTRANTIA major 'Moulin Rouge'

ASTRANTIA major 'Moulin Rouge'

Masterwort

deep red pin-cushion flowers surrounded by a ruff of red bracts which appear from early to late summer

 
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Estimated availability autumn 2024 Any time SEPT-DEC - Not yet confirmed. Could be any time between September and December.
ASTRANTIA major 'Ruby Wedding'

ASTRANTIA major 'Ruby Wedding'

Masterwort, Melancholy gentleman

deep ruby-red flowers on maroon stems

 
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Available Early Spring 2025 - Spring according to the Met office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore early spring is early March to mid-April. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
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ASTRANTIA 'Roma'

ASTRANTIA 'Roma'

Masterwort

pink flowering variety with long lasting flowers

 
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