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ASTRANTIA major 'Gill Richardson'
Commonly known as Masterwort, Melancholy gentleman
Large, very dark red flowers
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Good to know
Wildlife plant - insects -
Pests & Diseases
Slugs, aphids, powdery mildew -
Place of origin
Central and eastern Europe. Garden origin -
DeciduousDeeply 3- to 7-lobed, toothed, basal leaves 8-15 (3-6in) long
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BorderSuitable for a moist border
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Cottage garden
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Fully hardy
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Height
1m (39in) -
Spread
45cm (18in) -
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
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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 soil
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Full sun
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Partial shade
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Bee friendly
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Mature Size1m (39in)
45cm (18in)
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