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Astrantia major 'Primadonna' Regular / 2 litre / --- / ---

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Description
Type
Form
Size
Spread
Type
Regular
Form
2 litre
Size
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Spread
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Common name
masterwort 'Primadonna'
Group
Perennials
Family
Apiaceae
Characteristics
Foliage
Deciduous
Fragrance
-
Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 m
Ultimate spread
0.1–0.5 m
Habit
Clump forming, Columnar upright
Hardiness
Hardy – Average winter (-10 to -5ºC)

Growing conditions
Aspect
South–facing, East–facing, West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered
Position
Full sun, Partial shade
Soil
Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand

Product description & Growing guide

Astrantia major 'Primadonna' (masterwort 'Primadonna') is a member of the Apiaceae family. This perennial exhibits a clump forming, columnar upright growth habit and is characterized by its deciduous foliage. It has a hardiness rating of hardy – average winter (-10 to -5ºc), and is hardy through most of the uk apart from inland valleys, at altitude and central / northerly locations. may suffer foliage damage and stem dieback in harsh winters in cold gardens. plants in pots are more vulnerable. .

When fully mature, Astrantia major 'Primadonna' can reach an ultimate height of 0.5–1 metres and a spread of 0.1–0.5 metres. For optimal growth, it prefers south–facing, east–facing, west–facing aspect and sheltered exposure. It thrives best in chalk, clay, loam, sand soil types and should be placed in a full sun, partial shade position.

Seasonal colour
Flower
Foliage
Fruit
Stem
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Summer
Autumn
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