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    ASTRANTIA major 'Gill Richardson'
    ASTRANTIA major 'Gill Richardson'
    © Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only.
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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
    • Deciduous
      Deeply 3- to 7-lobed, toothed, basal leaves 8-15 (3-6in) long
    • Border
      Suitable for a moist border
    • Cottage garden
    • Fully hardy
    • Height
      1m (39in)
    • Spread
      45cm (18in)
    • Herbaceous
      Clump-forming perennial. Produces flowers in umbels 2-3cm (¾-1¼in) across
    • 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
    • Full sun
    • Partial shade
    • Bee friendly
    • Mature Size
      1m (39in)
      		 Herbaceous - guide for size not form Watering Can
        45cm (18in)
      		  
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    Vermin & Pest Control
    Slug Pellets
    Slug killer blue mini pellets are easy to use and give effective control of slugs and snails. Ideal in garden, conservatory or greenhouse.
    800g
    £6.50
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
    Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
    Small - 60g sachet
    £3.00
    Medium - 150gm sachet
    £6.00
    Large - 360gram sachet
    £12.00
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    Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
    Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
    A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
    0.9 kg
    £6.00
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    £13.00
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    £25.00
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