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Astrantia major 'Alba'
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MasterwortPerennialFamily: Apiaceae
- Height: 75cmSpread: 50cm
- Hardy
- Attractive to wildlife
Flower colour:
White
Foliage colour:
Green
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Position
Sun Exposure:
Dappled shade, full sun, partial shade
Aspect:
East facing, south facing, west facing
Position in Border:
Front, middle
Soil
Prefers rich soil:
Boggy / Chalky / Alkaline / Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy
Astrantias are superb perennials for growing under trees, on a stream bank or in a moist border. They prefer moist soils but will tolerate drier conditions as long as the plants are mulched. Astrantia major 'Alba' bears branched heads of neat, white pincushion flowers, surrounded by a ruff of greenish white bracts. It's ideal for growing in containers and makes an excellent cut flower.
For best results grow Astrantia major 'Alba' in moist but well-drained soil in partial shade. After flowering, astrantias can be rejuvenated by cutting them back close to the ground – fresh new foliage and a late crop of flowers are produced soon after. Astrantias don't spread far but they do self seed.
Explore other Astrantia varieties:
- Astrantia carniolica 'Rubra'
- Astrantia major 'Pink Sensation'
- Astrantia major 'Princess Sturdza'
- Astrantia major 'Shaggy'
- Astrantia major 'Snow Star'
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Astrantia ‘Alba’ and wildlife
Astrantia ‘Alba’ is known for attracting bees, butterflies/moths and other pollinators. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.
Is known to attract Bees
Bees
Is not known to attract Beneficial insects
Beneficial insects
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is known to attract Butterflies/Moths
Butterflies/Moths
Is known to attract Other pollinators
Other pollinators
Is Astrantia ‘Alba’ poisonous?
Astrantia ‘Alba’ has no toxic effects reported.
No reported toxicity to:
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Cats
Cats
Is not known to attract Dogs
Dogs
Is not known to attract Horses
Horses
Is not known to attract Livestock
Livestock
Is not known to attract People
People
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