Astrantia major 'Sunningdale Variegated'

Also Known As

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

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 24"-30"
W: 9"-25"

planting zones

4a-9b

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Astrantia major 'Sunningdale Variegated' plant details

Astrantia major 'Sunningdale Variegated' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green, variegated and white foliage. In spring and 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 average, clay, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Astrantia major 'Sunningdale Variegated'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: apiaceae
Foliage: deciduous green, variegated and white
Mature size: 9 IN - 25 IN - wide, 24 IN - 30 IN - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in spring and summer
Uses: border plant, cottage garden, cutting garden, dried-arrangements, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Astrantia major 'Sunningdale Variegated'

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular

Soil needs: average, clay, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

The young foliage arises with a rich tapestry of gold and creamy yellow variegation which is strongest when plants are in part sun. Very slowly the foliage turns to green and by summer is topped with masses of creamy white flowers with a tinge of pink. An excellent cultivar for both flower and folial interest.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

The variegation in spring is absolutely stunning, bright cream, turning yellow and eventually light green. Successive pale pink blooms then take over.

By: Edelweiss Perennials

Great variegated Astrantia which really livens up the garden in spring when the foliage is at its brightest variegation. These are divisions from non-tissue cultured plants. Most of the TC plants have sporadic green reversions that is simply unacceptable. White flowers with a hint of pink.

By: Far Reaches Farm

Boldly variegated white, cream, and green leaves in spring turn an incognito green by midsummer. Bright shade or part sun produces best variegation. White pincushion flowers rise on 16 inch stems.

By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

Is a variegated form of master wort. In spring this perennial comes up with bright green leaves with broad yellow margins. A. ‘Sunningdale’ grows beautifully in a woodland garden. By July the margins fade, but the white flowers will remain beautiful.