Astrantia bavarica - P9

Description
The Masterwort (Astrantia bavarica) is a bushy, clump-forming perennial that produces pink-coloured flowers from July to August. Its palmate leaves are medium green in colour. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, humus-rich, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 40 cm and is approx. 30 cm wide. The Masterwort is well tolerant of frost.

Bulletpoints
* Cut flower * very beautiful in a tub

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Masterwort are medium green, palmate.

Frost hardiness
The Masterwort has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Bushy, clump-forming.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: Autumn, depending on variety also in spring.

Care
- If the plant is divided every 2-3 years and weak roots and shoots are removed, the reward is better growth and flowering vigour! - If the plant is watered less frequently but thoroughly and penetratingly, the roots are encouraged to penetrate deeper into the soil. This helps the plant to survive periods of drought.

Flower
Astrantia bavarica forms pink-coloured flowers from July.

Use
Container, cutting, solitary, group planting, rock garden