Plants
Masterwort White / Astrantia major alba
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Geographical origin: Europe.
Foliage: Deciduous.
Type of soil: Rich, moist and preferably clayish and calcareous.
Climate: Hardy up to -30°C.
Site: Partial shade to full sun.
Plantation's density: 8/m².
Characteristics and uses:
The Masterwort have continuous blossoming from the beginning of summer to the beginning of autumn. With their rapid growth and their ease of care, they will easily find their place in a flowering bed or border. Mulch the base so as to keep the soil moist and dead-head regularly to promote new flowers. In winter, cut back the clumps. Furthermore, Masterwort's flowers are highly decorative in flower-arrangements.
Name Specifications Description Masterwort 'Alba' Height: 100 cm
Foliation: March - October
Blossom: June - AugustWhite flowers with beautiful purple bracts which have nuances of whitish-green on their extremities. Masterwort 'Snow Star'® Height: 50/60 cm
Foliation: March - October
Blossom: June - AugustWhite flowers with beautiful white bracts. The underneath of the bracts take on a pink tint and a hairy look.
