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Astrantia Major Rubra | Great Black Masterwort

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Astrantia Major Rubra | Great Black Masterwort

Astrantia Major Rubra | Great Black Masterwort

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Small, papery, plum-coloured, pincushion-like flowers surrounded by a ruff of wine-tinted bracts, are produced from June to August above deeply lobed,...

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Plant description

Small, papery, plum-coloured, pincushion-like flowers surrounded by a ruff of wine-tinted bracts, are produced from June to August above deeply lobed, dark green leaves. Although it is an old cottage garden favourite, this astrantia works equally well in contemporary-style plantings. Use it towards the front of a sunny, yet moist border. Astrantias have been cultivated in Britain since the 16th century and have numerous common names, such as melancholy gentleman, Hatties pincushion and the more well known masterwort.
Position

Position

Full sun / partial shade

Rate of growth

Rate of growth

Average

Flowering period

Flowering period

June - August

Soil type

Soil type

All soil types

Hardiness

Hardiness

Fully hardy

Eventual height & spread
Eventual height and spread

Specifications

Delivery Option
Standard delivery
Location
Outdoor
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full sun
Soil type
All soil types
Rate of growth
Average
Hardiness
Fully hardy
Flowering Period
June - August
Flower colour
Purple
Dimensions
9cm pot
Product Code
RH30000100

Care guide

Incorporate plenty of organic matter when planting and water well in dry weather, especially newly established plants. Lift and divide large clumps in early spring and apply a generous 5-7cm mulch of well-rotted manure or garden compost around the plant. Divided specimens may take some time to establish since they don't like having their roots disturbed.

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