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astrantia 'Roma'

Astrantia 'Roma'^PBR

★ RHS AGM

Genus: Astrantia
Family: Apiaceae

About this plant

A hybrid somewhat like its A. maxima parent in appearance, but faster-growing with a long flowering season and fine, clear colouring; soft pink flowers from June to September

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

H7

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

pH

Acid

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Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly DrainedMoist But Well Drained

Aspect

West FacingNorth FacingEast FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

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

Pruning

Deadhead before seed is ripe to prevent self-seeding

Propagation

Propagate by division in spring

Pests

May be affected by astrantia leaf miner

Diseases

Powdery mildews may be troublesome

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalGround Cover

Planting Places

OutdoorWall Trained

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years