Unpack bare roots or rhizomes on arrival and plant them within a week. Until then, keep them somewhere cool and ensure the roots remain slightly moist, never wet.
Out of season
Astrantia
'Sparkling Stars White'
syn. Astrantia 'Westarwit'
Make Astrantia 'Sparkling Stars White' part of your planting scheme and look forward to casting your gaze at a milky way of shimmering star-like blooms in your very own flowerbed! With each bewitching bloom comprised of gleaming white bracts and dotted with a dome of little silvery flowers, this superstar masterwort will without doubt bring glitz to your garden. With an exceptionally long flowering period, this dazzling newcomer is a must-have staple for borders or containers. Astrantia 'Sparkling Stars White' (or 'Westarwit')sits well with virtually any type of garden design, whether that’s a cottage-style flower fantasy or a chic and contemporary number.
Astrantia have long been florists’ favourites for summer arrangements, and with long-lasting blooms and sturdy stems, Astrantia 'Sparkling Stars White' is no different. Allow the flowers to dry out and they even look spectacular in dried flower winter arrangements. For those who prefer to keep their plants outdoors, you’ll be doing your bit for bees by planting a good swathe of nectar-rich masterwort in your garden. Try planting Astrantia 'Sparkling Stars White' ('Westarwit') alongside any ornamental grasses for a truly dreamy combination.
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Remove the packaging straight away, check the compost and water thoroughly if dry. Check the plant’s hardiness before placing it outdoors. Plant into a border or permanent container within a month, choosing the position recommended for the variety. Keep the top of the root ball level with the surrounding soil, firm gently and water well.
Soak the roots in water for three to six hours immediately before planting. Keep any crown, buds or emerging shoots above the water where possible.
Pot most bare roots into 15–20cm pots filled with peat-free multipurpose compost. Large or depth-sensitive roots, including peonies, are often best planted directly into borders.
Arrange the roots naturally without bending them. Cover the roots completely, positioning the crown and buds at the depth recommended for that particular perennial.
Keep pots in a sheltered outdoor position and water whenever the compost begins to dry. Grow on until roots hold the compost together when lifted from the pot.
Plant into a suitable border or permanent container once well rooted. Add a label and water regularly throughout the first growing season while the perennial establishes.
- Botanical name
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Astrantia major 'Sparkling Stars White'
syb. Astrantia major 'Westarwit' - Flower colour
- White
- Established height
- 30-50cm
- Established spread
- 30-50cm
- Growing skill
- Easy to grow
- Habit
-
Upright
Clump-forming - Hardiness
- Fully hardy
- Leaf colour
- Green
- Mouse resistant
- Yes
- Plant size
- 1
- Plant spacing
- 16 plants per m2
- Pollinator friendly
- Yes
- Position
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Sheltered
Exposed - Rabbit resistant
- Yes
- Scented
- Yes, No
- Soil acidity
- Any
- Soil moisture
-
Free draining
Damp - Soil type
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Loam
Sandy
Clay
Multipurpose compost - Suitable for
-
Borders
Wildlife gardens
Cottage gardens
Cut flower gardens - Sunlight
-
Full sun
Partial shade
Dappled shade - Toxicity
- No report
- Years to establish
- 3-4 years
Good for cutting
Pollinator-friendly
Great for shade
Thrives in full sun
Perennial
Fully hardy
Packed peat-free
Attracts wildlife
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