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ASTRANTIA major 'Gill Richardson'
Commonly known as Masterwort, Melancholy gentleman
Large, very dark red flowers
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DeciduousDeeply 3- to 7-lobed, toothed, basal leaves 8-15 (3-6in) long
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Height1m (39in)
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Spread45cm (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
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Very hardyHardy 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
ASTRANTIA major 'Gill Richardson'
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Additional FeaturesGood to knowWildlife plant - insectsPests & DiseasesSlugs, aphids, powdery mildewPlace of originCentral and eastern Europe. Garden origin
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Garden Location/ConditionsBorderSuitable for a moist borderCottage garden
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HardinessFully hardy
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Seasonal InterestSummer
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Soil ConditionsFertile moist well-drained soil
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WildlifeBee friendly
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