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masterwort 'Abbey Road'

Astrantia major 'Abbey Road'^PBR

Pollinator Friendly

Genus: Astrantia
Family: Apiaceae

About this plant

A clump-forming perennial to 80cm tall with deeply divided, coarsely-toothed dark green leaves. Upright, dark coloured stems bear umbels of deep reddish-purple flowers with white bases and surrounded by prominent bracts in summer

Growing Information

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

H7

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

pH

Acid

Not Currently Available

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Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly DrainedMoist But Well Drained

Aspect

North FacingEast FacingWest FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Best grown in moist, fertile, humus-rich soil in sun or partial shade but will tolerate drier conditions

Pruning

Deadhead to prolong flowering

Propagation

Propagate by division in spring

Pests

May be affected by astrantia leaf miner

Diseases

Powdery mildews may be troublesome

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground CoverCottage Informal

Planting Places

IndoorOutdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years