Astrantia maj. 'Roma' - P11

Description
The Masterwort 'Roma'® (Astrantia major) is an upright, clump-forming perennial that forms pink, star-shaped flowers arranged in umbels from June to September. Its palmate leaves are dark green. In a semi-shady location with well-drained, humus-rich, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 80 cm and is approx. 60 cm wide. The Masterwort 'Roma'® is well tolerant of frost.

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are highly favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * cut flower

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Masterwort 'Roma'® are dark green, palmate.

Frost hardiness
The Masterwort 'Roma'® has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Upright, clump-forming.

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

Location
Preferred location in partial shade.

Soil
Normal soil.

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

Planting partner
The Masterwort 'Roma'® sets beautiful accents together with: Japanese mountain grass, large starry umbel, purple bellflower.

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. - If the plants are cut back after flowering, they will sprout again and flower once more.

Flower
Astrantia major 'Roma'® forms star-shaped, pink-red flowers arranged in umbels from June.

Use
Cut, bee pasture, woodland edge, natural garden, rose garden