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ASTRANTIA major 'Venice'
Commonly known as Masterwort, Melancholy gentleman
Deep purplish red
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Deciduous - deeply 3- to 7-lobed, toothed basal leaves 8-15cm (3-6in) long
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Purple - Shades of purple/mauve/lilac/violet - purple-red
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Height - 80cm (32in)
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Spread - 45cm (18in)
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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. 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)
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Full sun
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Partial shade
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Additional Features - Good to know - - wildlife plant - insects
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Pests & Diseases - slugs, aphids, powdery mildew
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Place of origin - central and eastern Europe
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Hardiness - Fully hardy -
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Seasonal Interest - Summer -
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Soil Conditions - Fertile moist well-drained soil - - humus-rich
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Wildlife - Bee friendly -
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