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Astrantia major 'Star Of Royals'

Also Known As

  • Masterwort

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 18"-20"
  • W: 16"-20"

planting zones

  • 3a-9b

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Astrantia major 'Star Of Royals' plant details

Astrantia major 'Star Of Royals' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In spring and summer cream and 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 major 'Star Of Royals'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: apiaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 16 IN - 20 IN - wide, 18 IN - 20 IN - tall
Flowers: cream and pink blooms in spring and summer
Uses: border plant, container plant, cottage garden, cutting garden, dried-arrangements, rock garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Astrantia major 'Star Of Royals'

USDA Zones: 3a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Soil needs: acidic, alkaline, average, clay, rich and well-drained

Gardening facts about Astrantia major 'Star Of Royals' plant

How to Grow Astrantia major 'Star Of Royals'

  • 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

    • cream
    • pink
  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • butterflies
  • Flower Season

    • summer
    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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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
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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
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aka White Masterwort

Plant Type

Perennial

Zones

6a-9b

Size

Height: 1'-3'

Width: 1'-2'

  • sun - mostly shade
  • even moisture - drought tolerant
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aka Astrantia maxima ssp. maxima, Large Masterwort, Masterwort

Plant Type

Perennial

Zones

4a-9b

Size

Height: 12"-24"

Width: 12"-24"

  • sun - mostly shade
  • even moisture - regular
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aka Lars Red Masterwort

Plant Type

Perennial

Zones

6a-9b

Size

Height: 23"-27"

Width: 18"-23"

  • sun - mostly shade
  • even moisture - regular
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