Species greater masterwort
White-green flowers, pink stamens with green leaves.

greater masterwort

Astrantia 'Magnum Blush'

The Greater Masterwort is an amazing plant species prized for its beautiful foliage and blooms. With branching umbels of tiny, pale pink and white flowers and five-pointed green leaves, it makes a stunning addition to any garden. It thrives in an array of soil types and can even grow in shallow or rocky terrain. Not only that, this hardy plant blooms for months throughout the summer with an impressive display of color. Plus, it's highly adaptable and resistant to pests and diseases. Truly greater than the rest, the Greater Masterwort is an incredible plant species to bring color and life to your garden.

Cycle:

Herbaceous Perennial

Watering:

Frequent

Propagation:

Division,Cutting,Seed Propagation,Layering Propagation

Hardiness Zone:

4 - 7

Flowers:

White tinged with pink Flowers

Sun:

Part shade

Leaf:

Yes

Leaf Color:

green

Growth Rate:

Low

Maintenance:

Moderate

Care Level:

Medium

watering

Greater masterwort (Astrantia 'Magnum Blush') should be watered deeply once a week in the morning to evening when the soil is dry to the touch. During the summer months, it is also beneficial to water it more often, perhaps every other day. Be sure to avoid over-watering, allowing the soil to partially dry out between waterings. It prefers a slightly moist soil, but not soggy. During the winter months, water only when the soil is completely dry.

sunlight

Greater masterwort (Astrantia 'Magnum Blush') prefers full sun to part shade, meaning that it should receive at least 6 hours of direct sunlight each day. This sunlight can be either the early morning sun or the late afternoon sun, as long as the plant is exposed to 6 hours of direct light. Too much direct sun may cause the plant's foliage to scorch, so it is important to monitor the plant's reaction to the sun by ensuring adequate watering and providing protection from high midday temperatures. Greater masterwort will also benefit from a few hours of afternoon shade. During the hottest parts of the summer, it is best to provide afternoon shade for 3-4 hours in order to keep the plant cooler and reduce scorching of foliage.

pruning

Prune Greater Masterwort (Astrantia 'Magnum Blush') once a year in late spring or early summer. Cut back the plant to half of its original height and width. Remove any dead or damaged stems, and cut off any healthy stems that are growing in an undesirable direction. Taking off spent flowers will promote more blooms for the rest of the growing season.

Season

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Starts Flowering

Astrantia 'Magnum Blush' typically starts flowering in June.

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