Astrantia major

A long flowering attractive plant that provides a touch of elegance to the cottage garden with a mass of white starry flowers with pink veins in summer. Used in flower arrangements. Prefers cool-temperate areas, in warmer climates provide midday shade. Can be used as a ground cover when planted as a group. Deadhead to prolong flowering and self seeding. 20 seeds. No. 3.

Hierloom

Sunlight

Part

Frost Resilience

Frost Hardy

Lifespan

Perennial

GermType

Cold germinating seeds

Sowing Instructions

A cold germinator, keep moist and warm (16-22˚C) for 2-4 weeks, then place outside for the winter or in fridge for 2-4 weeks. After cold treatment germination occurs after a period at 5-12˚C. Cut back in autumn.

Height

0.7 m

Spacing/Spread

0.4 m

Row Space

0.4 m

Sowing Periods

Cool Climate Periods

Apr 1st to Jul 31st

Temperate Climate Periods

Apr 1st to Jun 30th

Masterwort