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Astrantia major var. rosea (Pink masterwort)

Other names: Pink greater masterwort, Astrantia major 'Rosea'

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Species
A. major var. rosea is a clump-forming, herbaceous perennial with palmate, deeply-lobed, dark green leaves and, in summer, wiry, branching stems bearing umbels of tiny, pale pink flowers with prominent, pale pink bracts.
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Season of interest

Flower

Spring Summer Autumn Winter
Flower

Foliage

Spring Summer Autumn Winter
Foliage
Height and spread

Height and spread

Size Max height Max spread To maturity
0.5 m 0.45 m 2-5 years
1 ft 1 ft 2-5 years

Where to grow

Soil type
  • Chalky
  • Clay
  • Loamy
  • Sandy
Soil drainage
  • Moist but well-drained
  • Moisture-retentive
Soil pH
  • Acid
  • Alkaline
  • Neutral
Sunlight
  • Partial Shade
  • Full Sun
Aspect
  • East
  • West
  • South
  • North
Exposure
  • Sheltered

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Cultivation

Plant in moist, fertile, humus-rich soil in sun for best foliage colour. Water newly-established plants well in dry conditions. Performs best in heavy, clay soil.

Suggested uses

Coastal, Flower Arranging, Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Drying

UK hardiness

H7

USDA zones

Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9

Sunset zone

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

WUCOLS

North-Central Coastal = Unknown
Central Valley = Unknown
South Coastal = Unknown
South Inland = Unknown
High and Intermediate Desert = Unknown
Low Desert = Unknown

Foliage

Deciduous

Habit

Clump-forming, Erect flower stem

Native to

Garden origin

Drought tolerant

No

Flood tolerant

No

Toxicity

Not toxic

Plant care

Pruning

Cut back flower stems when they turn brown to encourage a second flush of flowers. Deadhead before seed is ripe to prevent self-seeding. Lift and divide in early spring. May take time to establish after division as the roots do not like to be disturbed.

Propagation methods

Division

Propagation

May self-seed. Seedlings will not come true to type.

Pests

Diseases

Powdery mildew

Deadhead perennials before they seed (optional)

Deadhead to encourage more flowers (optional)

Water regularly through dry periods

Divide and replant in spring

Sow spores or seeds as soon as ripe on moist compost

Remove faded flower stems in early summer

Plant in fertile, moisture retentive soil

Remove faded or dead foliage (optional)

Plant container grown plants in a sunny postion

Plant in full sun or partial shade (autumn or spring)

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