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    ASTRANTIA major 'Alba'
    © Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only.
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    ASTRANTIA major 'Alba'

    Commonly known as Masterwort, Melancholy gentleman

    Pure white flowers
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    1.5 to 2 Litre   - Click to view photo - Early in the year, typically January til end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch
    Delivery Information
    Normally 3 - 5 days
    Collect only available from our nursery nr Redruth in Cornwall
    Ready in 3 - 5 days
    £14.50 each 
    MULTIBUY SAVING
    Any 3+ for £12 each
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    • Good to know
      Wildlife plant - insects
    • Pests & Diseases
      Slugs, aphids, powdery mildew.
    • Place of origin
      Central and eastern Europe.
    • White
    • Border
      Suitable for a moist border
    • Cottage garden
    • Fully hardy
    • Height
      30-90cm (12-36in)
    • 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. Deeply 3- to 7-lobed, toothed, basal leaves 8-15cm (3-6in) long.
    • Very hardy
      Hardy in the severest continental climates including exposed upland locations in the UK. Plant can withstand temperatures < -20 (-4°F)
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • Fertile moist well-drained soil
      Humus rich
    • Full sun
    • Partial shade
    • Bee friendly
    • Mature Size
      30-90cm (12-36in)
      		 Herbaceous - guide for size not form Watering Can
        45cm (18in)
      		  
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