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Astrantia major 'Pink Sensation'

Astrantia major Pink Sensation
Great Masterwort

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An Astrantia with large umbels of very pale pink flowers in buds, adorned with white nacre bracts with green tips. Its inflorescences can reach 4 to 5cm (2in) in diameter. A perennial and hardy plant, it is so easy to grow that it will even thrive in slightly neglected areas of the garden, as long as they remain moist. A good flower for dry or fresh bouquets.
Flower size
5 cm
Height at maturity
60 cm
Spread at maturity
45 cm
Exposure
Sun, Partial shade, Shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -29°C
Soil moisture
Moist soil
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Best planting time March, October
Recommended planting time February to April, September to November
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Flowering time June to July, September
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Description

Astrantia major 'Pink Sensation' is a variety of large masterwort that stands out for the size of its inflorescences in decidedly pastel tones. Its tiny flowers, in a very pale pink, are surrounded by a large collar of white and pearly bracts, with pinkish reflections and tips of light green. A precise design gives the umbels the appearance of jewels paved with gemstones. Astrantia major is a perennial accustomed to cottage gardens, it is an easy native plant to grow in any good, fresh garden soil. It is also a good flower for both dried and fresh bouquets.

 

Astrantia major, native to central and eastern Europe, belongs to the family of Apiaceae (formerly umbellifers), it is a distant cousin of the carrot. In nature, it is found in the mountainous areas of our country, growing on clay-rich soils with a tendency towards limestone. It is a perennial plant with an aerial stem that develops in spring and disappears in winter. This wild masterwort is the origin of many cultivars and hybrids, including the 'Pink Sensation' variety, whose name evokes the pale pinkness of the flowers. In this masterwort, the bushy and quite loose habit serves the elegance of the flowering. The plant forms a clump 60cm (24in) in height when in flower, 45cm (18in) for the foliage, and 45cm (18in) wide. The foliage is composed of palmate leaves, with 5 deep lobes, lanceolate, toothed, green and strongly veined. The umbel inflorescences appear from June to August-September, at the end of very stiff stems. Sometimes reaching 5cm (2in) in diameter, they are composed of dozens of tiny flowers in a very pale pink gathered in a short stem of bulb, surrounded by a collar of large pearly bracts, almost white.

 

Astrantia major 'Pink Sensation' is easily grown in most of our gardens, as long as the soil remains somewhat moist in summer. It thrives in sunny or semi-shaded positions, and even in full shade in hot climates. This plant, very popular in contemporary gardens, requires little maintenance and even thrives where the garden is not maintained. It blends beautifully with the pastel colours of foxgloves, paniculate phlox, annual poppies, columbines, lungworts... Combine it with perennials and roses in any style of garden: modern, natural, or romantic.

Tips: Combine several varieties to create a beautiful colour palette.

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Astrantia major 'Pink Sensation'  (Flowering) Flowering
Astrantia major 'Pink Sensation'  (Foliage) Foliage

Flowering

Flower colour pink
Flowering time June to July, September
Inflorescence Umbel
Flower size 5 cm
Good for cut flowers Cut flower blooms

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour medium green

Plant habit

Height at maturity 60 cm
Spread at maturity 45 cm
Growth rate normal

Botanical data

Genus

Astrantia

Species

major

Cultivar

Pink Sensation

Family

Apiaceae

Other common names

Great Masterwort

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference856521

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Planting and care

Easy to grow and very cold-resistant, Astrantia major thrives in any good garden soil, deep and well-cultivated, in sunny, partially shaded, or even shady positions in warm climates. It requires little maintenance. Cut back the unsightly foliage before winter and remove faded flowers to promote a second flowering. It self-seeds very easily. Its only known enemies are slugs and snails.

Astrantia 'Pink Sensation' can be planted in spring or autumn, at a rate of 5 plants per square metre. To plant your young plant, work the soil to a depth of 20cm (8in), crumbling it well, and place a base fertilizer such as dried blood or dehydrated horn at the bottom of the planting hole. Position your plant, removed from its pot, by covering the top of the root ball with 3cm (1in) of soil, fill in and water thoroughly to remove air pockets. In dry weather, water regularly for a few weeks to facilitate rooting. In wet weather, keep slugs away, as they pose a threat to young plants. How? By using wood ash, anti-slug seeds, or by making traps with beer.

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Planting period

Best planting time March, October
Recommended planting time February to April, September to November

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow, Shaded rockery, Woodland edge
Type of use Border
Hardiness Hardy down to -29°C (USDA zone 5) Show map
Ease of cultivation Beginner
Planting density 5 per m2
Exposure Sun, Partial shade, Shade
Soil pH Any
Soil type Clayey (heavy), Clayey-chalky (heavy and alkaline), Silty-loamy (rich and light)
Soil moisture Moist soil, Rich, fresh and deep

Care

Pruning instructions Cut the faded flowers as they appear to encourage a second flowering. Finally, prune the faded stems close to the ground at the end of winter.
Pruning Pruning recommended once a year
Pruning time February to March, July to August
Disease resistance Very good
Overwinter Can be left in the ground
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