The Plants
Astrantia 'Venice'
masterwort

£9.99
Rich burgundy-purple bracts form a rosette around a cluster of dainty pincushion flowers. Astrantia are a beautiful and extremely photogenic plant, flowering June to August they are a must have addition to a summer bouquet.
Type
- Perennials
Foliage: Deciduous
Hardiness: Hardy
Vigour: Medium growing
Uses
- Beds and borders
- Flower arranging
- Cottage style garden
- Woodland area
Special features
- Low maintenance
- Ground cover
Care instructions
Deadhead before seed is ripe to prevent self-seeding. After flowering, plants can be rejuvenated by cutting them back close to the ground - fresh new foliage and a late crop of flowers start appearing shortly after. Spray for mildew during the growing season. Divide in Spring.
Dimensions
Size: Small
Pot size: 2 litre
Eventual height: 60cm
Eventual spread: 40cm
Positions
- Light shade
- Sun
Soil pH ranges
- Acid
- Neutral
- Alkaline