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Astrantia major 'Roma'
Masterwort 'Roma'
Type/Hardiness Herbaceous, Perennial, Hardy
Flowering period June-September
Height 24in/60cm
Light preference Shade/part shade
Soil preference Well-drained
Sowing time/depth Feb-June, barely cover
A lovely mid-pink variety of the traditional cottage garden plant. Astrantias are happy in shade and are said to repel slugs, so try planting near hostas. They are, though, tolerant of sun if kept well watered. They make a very good cut flower which lasts well and also can usually be successfully dried for winter arrangements, although the colour will fade over time.
Sowing and/or growing instructions
Astrantia usually germinate very successfully when self-sown, but stored seed can be a little more tricky. For best results, sow seed that is as fresh as possible, shallowly (light is needed for germination) in a greenhouse, February to June, covering with a thin layer of compost. Place the container in a sealed plastic bag. After 2 weeks, place the bag in the fridge for 3-6 weeks. Check often to see if any seeds have germinated, in which case carefully prick them out into small pots and grow on under glass. After the period in cold conditions, return the seeds to warm conditions. If germination has not occurred, repeat the cycle. Acclimatise young plants to outdoor conditions, planting out when all danger of frost is past.
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