Berrybank Nursery, 5 Boggs Holdings, Pencaitland, East Lothian, EH34 5BA

Astrantia major

Common Name: 'Masterwort'

A clump-forming perennial with distinctive flowers that are composed of lots of tiny florets surrounded by a collar of broad bracts. They are pale green tinged with white and pink. Jun-Aug. H80cm S50cm.

Care Instructions

Best grown in moist, fertile, humus-rich soil in sun or partial shade but will tolerate drier conditions. It is likely to self-seed and looks good planted in large drifts in the herbaceous border or in prairie-style planting schemes. 

  • Herbaceous Perennials
  • Good as cut flower
  • Good for low allergen gardens
  • Good for dry shade
  • Good for partial shade
  • Good for sun
  • Good for clay
  • Good for dry soil
  • White flowers
  • Good for summer
  • 60cm to 90cm
Plant No: 360

About Us

Macplants have been growing top-quality perennials and alpines in East Lothian since 1979. We specialise in hardy perennials and grow one of the UK's widest ranges. Of particular note are our collections of Himalayan Blue Poppies (Meconopsis), autumn Gentians, Sanguisorbas, Hostas plus over 50 varieties of perennial Geraniums. 

Our Contacts

Berrybank Nursery,
5 Boggs Holdings,
Pencaitland
East Lothian
EH34 5BA

01875 592871