Astrantia major Buckland - Great Masterwort

Plant your astrantias in partial shade and moist soil. They like moderate sunlight in the evening while avoiding excessive heat exposure (midday sun). In humus-bearing soil, astrantia self-seeds and easily produces new seedlings capable of flowering within a few weeks, prolonging the flowering period for several months. To plant, prepare the soil to a depth of 20 cubic centimetres, breaking up the soil well, and add a base fertiliser such as bonemeal. Remove your plant from its pot and position with the top of the root ball covered with 3 centimetres (1 inch) of soil. Fill the hole and water generously to eliminate any air pockets. During dry weather, water regularly for a few weeks to aid establishment. During wet weather, keep slugs away, as they pose a threat to young plants. Use wood ash, other organic deterrents or even beer traps!