Astrantia 'Florence'
"Masterwort"
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Description
A long-time favourite of gardeners everywhere, Astrantia has sashayed back into the foreground of horticultural fashion recently, and when you take a look at varieties like the timelessly tasteful Astrantia 'Florence', it’s not hard to see why. Subtle rather than showy, the flowers feature a compact puff of tiny pale pink florets, set against light mint green, surrounded by a rosette of delicate bracts. Perennially popular with florists as a lush filler flower for their midsummer bouquets, you’ll want to make space for one or two extra plants – as you won’t be able to resist snipping a few stems!
In spring, this herbaceous treasure puts forth a mound of fresh green foliage – the deeply divided, palmate leaves have bags of interest of their own, making this a mainstay of mixed borders everywhere. Grow in dappled sunshine or shaded spots, in fertile and moist but well-drained conditions - and Astrantia major 'Florence' will return stronger and more beautiful each year, for a truly verdant display.
Key features
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Good for cutting
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Comes back every year
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Attractive to wildlife
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Loved by pollinators
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Thrives well in full sun
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Great for shade
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In peat-free compost
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Fully hardy
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Rodent resistant
Specs & details
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Botanical name
Astrantia major 'Florence'
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Flower colour
White, pink
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Plant size
1
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Established height
30-50cm
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Established spread
30-50cm
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Plant spacing
16 plants per m2
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Leaf colour
Green
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Habit
Upright
Clump-forming -
Life cycle
Perennial
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Hardiness
Fully hardy
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Years to establish
3-4 years
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Sunlight
Full sun
Partial shade
Dappled shade -
Position
Sheltered
Exposed -
Suitable for
Borders
Wildlife gardens
Cottage gardens
Cut flower gardens -
Soil acidity
Any
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Soil moisture
Free draining
Damp -
Soil type
Loam
Sandy
Clay
Multipurpose compost -
Growing skill
Easy to grow
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Scented
Yes, No
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Pollinator-friendly
Yes
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Mouse resistant
Yes
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Rabbit resistant
Yes
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Deer resistant
Yes
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Toxicity
No report
Plant calendar
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | June | July | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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- Planting
- Flowering
Useful information
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Soak your Astrantia 'Florence' roots in water for 3-6 hours prior to planting.
Plant your "Masterwort" bare roots into temporary pots with a multipurpose compost in spring and grow-on in a sheltered spot outdoors.
Choose a pot which comfortably fits the bare roots. Some have a noticeable crown which should be just below the soil surface with any top growth exposed.
Plant out into borders or permanent containers in late spring or early summer once in full growth. Choose a position in sun or shade depending on the variety.
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Orders placed before 1 March 2025
You can expect your order in Feb/March 2025Orders placed 1 March - 15 April 2025
You can expect your order in April 2025Orders placed 16 April - 15 May 2025
You can expect your order within 10 business days
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