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Astrantia major - Masterwort

Astrantia major
Masterwort

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Just at the beginning of vegetation (early February) but pot filled with healthy roots. Promising.

BobAin, 22/02/2024

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A perennial symbolic of cottage gardens. Its unusual flowers of infinite delicacy look like jewels, with small white stones tinged with green nuances. Its timeless charm continues throughout the summer. Its simple grace and accommodating nature combine with the robustness of wilder plants. A good flower for dry or fresh bouquets.
Flower size
3 cm
Height at maturity
60 cm
Spread at maturity
45 cm
Exposure
Sun, Partial shade, Shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -29°C
Soil moisture
Moist soil
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Best planting time March, October
Recommended planting time February to April, September to November
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Flowering time June to July, September
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Description

Astrantia major, also known as masterwort, is one of those perennials symbolic of botanical gardens. It seems to appear from nowhere in the garden, its unusual delicate flowers are white to pinkish, slightly shaded with green nuances. Its timeless charm operates all summer long.  Native to our mountainous regions, it has an accommodating and hardy nature. It blends perfectly with pastel flowers in perennial beds and looks good in dried or fresh bouquets.

 

 

Astrantia major, native to Central and Eastern Europe, belongs to the Apiaceae family (formerly known as Umbellifers), and is a distant relative of the carrot. The bushy and somewhat loose habit displays elegant flowering. The plant forms a clump of 60 cm (24in) in height when in bloom, 45 cm (18in) for the foliage, and 45 cm (18in) wide. The foliage is dense, composed of palmate deciduous leaves, with 5 deep lobes, lanceolate, toothed, green, and strongly veined. The flowers in umbels appear from June to August, sometimes even in September, at the tips of very stiff stems. They are composed of dozens of small flowers of soft and vaired shades of white, pink, and dark green, surrounded by a collar of large bracts, also white and pointed with green.

 

Easy to grow, Astrantia major thrives in humus-rich, moist, and well-drained soil in sunny, semi-shady, or even shady positions in hot climates. This ancient plant, very popular in contemporary gardens, requires little maintenance and thrives even where the garden is not maintained. It is particularly well suited to the 'cottage' style in swathes of planting, as its flowers, which complement ornamental grasses, bring texture. You can also create large rustic displays along herbaceous borders and, of course, make pretty fresh or dried floral arrangements. It blends perfectly with perennials and roses in natural and/or romantic settings.

Tip: Combine several varieties to create a beautiful palette of colours.

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Astrantia major - Masterwort (Flowering) Flowering
Astrantia major - Masterwort (Foliage) Foliage
Astrantia major - Masterwort (Plant habit) Plant habit

Flowering

Flower colour white
Flowering time June to July, September
Inflorescence Umbel
Flower size 3 cm
Good for cut flowers Cut flower blooms

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour medium green

Plant habit

Height at maturity 60 cm
Spread at maturity 45 cm
Growth rate normal

Botanical data

Genus

Astrantia

Species

major

Family

Apiaceae

Other common names

Masterwort

Origin

Western Europe

Product reference813642

Planting and care

Plant Astrantia major in humus-rich, moist and well-drained soil in a sunny, semi-shaded or even shady position in a warm climate. It requires little maintenance. Cut back unsightly foliage before winter and remove faded flowers to promote a second flowering. It self-seeds very easily. Its only known enemies are slugs and snails.

 

To plant your young plant, prepare your soil to a depth of 20 cm (8in) by breaking up the soil well and adding fertiliser such as bone meal.  Position your plant, removed from its pot, by covering the top of the root ball with 3 cm (1in) of soil. Fill in the hole, tamp down, and water thoroughly to eliminate any air pockets. During dry weather, water regularly for a few weeks to facilitate root establishment. During wet weather, it is necessary to protect the young plants from slugs by using wood ash, slug repellent, or even beer! Each of these solutions is highly effective.

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Planting period

Best planting time March, October
Recommended planting time February to April, September to November

Intended location

Suitable for Shaded rockery, Woodland edge, Undergrowth
Type of use Border
Hardiness Hardy down to -29°C (USDA zone 5) Show map
Ease of cultivation Beginner
Planting density 5 per m2
Exposure Sun, Partial shade, Shade
Soil pH Any
Soil type Clayey (heavy), Clayey-chalky (heavy and alkaline), Silty-loamy (rich and light)
Soil moisture Moist soil, rich, fresh and deep

Care

Pruning instructions Cut the faded flowers as they appear to encourage repeat flowering. Prune the faded stems to the ground at the end of winter.
Pruning Pruning recommended once a year
Pruning time February to March, July to August
Disease resistance Very good
Overwinter Can be left in the ground
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