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ASTRANTIA major 'Venice'
Commonly known as Masterwort, Melancholy gentleman
Deep purplish red
£14.50 each
MULTIBUY SAVING
Any 3+ for £12 each
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Good to know
Wildlife plant - insects -
Pests & Diseases
Slugs, aphids, powdery mildew -
Place of origin
Central and eastern Europe -
DeciduousDeeply 3- to 7-lobed, toothed basal leaves 8-15cm (3-6in) long
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Purple
Shades of purple/mauve/lilac/violetPurple-red -
BorderSuitable for a moist border
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Cottage garden
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Fully hardy
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Height
80cm (32in) -
Spread
45cm (18in)
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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 perennial. Produces flowers in umbels 2-3cm (¾-1¼in) across, surrounded by bracts
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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
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Fertile moist well-drained soilHumus-rich
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Full sun
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Partial shade
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Bee friendly
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Mature Size80cm (32in)
45cm (18in)
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