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    ASTRANTIA
    ASTRANTIA
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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.

    Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
    • Good to know
      Shorter, shade-loving variety.
    • Pests & Diseases
      Slugs, aphids, powdery mildew.
    • Place of origin
      European Alps.
    • Shades of pink
      All shades of pink through to Carmine (red)
      Flushed pink
    • Fully hardy
    • Height
      40cm (16in)
    • Spread
      30cm (12in)
    • Herbaceous
      Clump- forming perennials.
    • Hardy - cold winter
      Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F)
    • Fertile moist well-drained soil
      Humus-rich
    • Full shade
    • Full sun
    • Partial shade
    • Mature Size
      40cm (16in)
      		 Herbaceous - guide for size not form Hand Trowel
        30cm (12in)
      		  
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    ASTRANTIA major 'Ruby Wedding'

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    Masterwort, Melancholy gentleman
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    ASTRANTIA involucrata 'Shaggy'

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    varieties
    ASTRANTIA involucrata 'Shaggy'
    Very large crinkled white flowers on shortish stems
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £14.50 £10.88
    ASTRANTIA major
    Melancholy gentleman
    Greenish white flowers with a rose tinge
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £14.50 £10.88
    ASTRANTIA major 'Alba'
    Melancholy gentleman
    Pure white flowers
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £14.50 £10.88
    ASTRANTIA major 'Claret'
    Melancholy gentleman
    Dark red flowers in summer
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £14.50
    Available again from APRIL 2026
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    ASTRANTIA major 'Florence'
    Pale lavender pink
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £14.50
    ASTRANTIA major 'Gill Richardson'
    Large, very dark red flowers
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £14.50
    ASTRANTIA major 'Midnight Owl'
    Purple-red flowers inside large bracts
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £14.50
    Available late spring to early summer 2026
    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.
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    ASTRANTIA major 'Ruby Wedding'
    Melancholy gentleman
    Deep ruby-red flowers on maroon stems
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £14.50
    Available late spring to early summer 2026
    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.
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    ASTRANTIA major 'Venice'
    Deep dull-red flowers surrounded by red bracts with dark red ends
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £14.50
    Available late spring to early summer 2026
    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.
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    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™.
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    £8.50
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    £3.00
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    £6.00
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    £12.00
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