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Astrantia major 'Shaggy'

Astrantia major 'Shaggy'

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MasterwortPerennialFamily: Apiaceae

Height: 45cmSpread: 30cm
Hardy

Attractive to wildlife

Position

Sun Exposure:

Dappled shade, full sun, partial shade

Aspect:

East facing, north facing, south facing, west facing

Position in Border:

Front

Shade Type:

Damp

Soil

Clay / Heavy / Moist

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 with leafmould or another suitable moisture-retaining medium.

Astrantia major 'Shaggy' has striking, large flowers with green-tipped, pointed white bracts, held well clear of its mound of glossy green leaves. It combines well with rich, dark red astrantias such as 'Hadspen Blood' and 'Ruby Wedding'. The RHS has awarded it its prestigious Award of Garden Merit.

For best results, grow Astrantia major 'Shaggy' in partial shade in moist but well-drained soil. Like other cottage garden astrantias, the flowers are good for cutting. After flowering, astrantias can be rejuvenated by cutting them back close to the ground – fresh new foliage and a late crop of flowers appear shortly afterwards. Astrantias don't spread far but are well known for self-seeding.

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Astrantia ‘Shaggy’ and wildlife

Astrantia ‘Shaggy’ is known for attracting bees. 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 not known to attract Butterflies/Moths

Butterflies/Moths

Is not known to attract Other pollinators

Other pollinators

Is Astrantia ‘Shaggy’ poisonous?

Astrantia ‘Shaggy’ 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