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    Astrantia maxima

    Also Known As

    • Astrantia maxima ssp. maxima
    • Large Masterwort
    • Masterwort

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 12"-24"
    • W: 12"-24"

    planting zones

    • 4a-9b

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    Astrantia maxima plant details

    Astrantia maxima is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In summer pink flowers emerge. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in acidic, alkaline, average, clay, rich and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Astrantia maxima

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: apiaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 12 IN - 24 IN - tall
    Flowers: pink blooms in summer
    Uses: cutting garden, dried-arrangements, spreading, unique, woodland garden

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Astrantia maxima

    USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
    Soil needs: acidic, alkaline, average, clay, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Large, pointed, eye-catching pink flower bracts are like Elizabethan collars around mauve pin cushions. Great next to Hydrangea 'Limelight' or 'The Swan'. Blooming from spring to late August on 2 ft. stems, maxima can have a significant presence in the garden. Slowly colonizing. Minimum temperature: -20 °F

    By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

    Intriguing thimbles of rose-pink held above pink bracts on this European carrot relative. Flowers are long lasting and the plants flexible for many light situations including full sun with even moisture. An excellent cut flower for long lasting bouquets.

    By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

    A very unique color of soft pink. The bracts have a papery feel to the touch and are green on the outside. A profuse bloomer, and needless to say, great for bouquets.

    By: Edelweiss Perennials

    Gardening facts about Astrantia maxima plant

    How to Grow Astrantia maxima

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • clay
      • acidic
      • alkaline
      • adaptable
      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • pink

    • Wildlife

      • bees
      • butterflies

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Astrantia major 'Sunningdale Variegated'

    aka Astrantia 'Sunningdale Variegated', Sunningdale Variegated Masterwort, Sunningdale Variegated Pin Cushion Flower

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 24"-30"

    Width: 9"-25"

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Astrantia major 'Sunningdale Variegated' foliage by Dancing Oaks Nursery
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    Astrantia major 'Hadspen Blood'

    aka Astrantia major 'Hadspen's Blood', Hadspen Masterwort

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    6a-9b

    Size

    Height: 24"-36'

    Width: 24"-36"

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Astrantia major 'Hadspen Blood' flower by Dancing Oaks Nursery
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    Astrantia major 'Alba'

    aka White Masterwort

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    6a-9b

    Size

    Height: 1'-3'

    Width: 1'-2'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - drought tolerant
    Photo of Astrantia major 'Alba' flower by Dancing Oaks Nursery
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    Astrantia major 'Lars'

    aka Lars Red Masterwort

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    6a-9b

    Size

    Height: 23"-27"

    Width: 18"-23"

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Astrantia major 'Lars' flower by Far Reaches Farm
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    Astrantia 'Moulin Rouge'

    aka Masterwort

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 16"-24"

    Width: 12"-18"

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Astrantia 'Moulin Rouge' flower, foliage by Far Reaches Farm
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