Astrantia 'Burgundy Manor' (Masterwort 'Burgundy Manor') — Bushy

Overview

Astrantia 'Burgundy Manor' is a bushy herbaceous perennial in the genus Astrantia, part of the Apiaceae family, with deciduous foliage. It typically grows around 0.5-1 metres tall and 0.1-0.5 metres wide, reaching full size in around 2-5 years. Astrantia 'Burgundy Manor' grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H7. Suggested uses include city and courtyard gardens, cottage and informal garden, wildlife gardens, flower borders and beds and underplanting of roses and shrubs.

About

Astrantia 'Burgundy Manor' is a bushy, deciduous herbaceous perennial belonging to the Apiaceae family. Growing to between 0.5 and 1 metre in height with a spread of 0.1 to 0.5 metres, it reaches full size within 2 to 5 years. This cultivar thrives in a variety of soil types including chalk, clay, loam, and sand, and tolerates a range of pH levels from acid to alkaline. It prefers moist but well-drained or poorly-drained soils and can be grown in full sun or partial shade with a sheltered aspect. 'Burgundy Manor' is particularly attractive during spring and summer.

About the genus

Astrantia is a genus of herbaceous plants in the family Apiaceae, native to Central, Eastern and Southern Europe and the Caucasus. There are several species, which have aromatic roots, palmate leaves, and decorative flowers. They are commonly known as great masterwort or masterwort which may also refer to other plants, particularly the unrelated Peucedanum ostruthium.

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Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Astrantia

Sunlight: Full sun, Partial shade
Soil type: Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pH: Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moisture: Moist but well-drained, Poorly-drained
Aspect: South-facing, North-facing, West-facing, East-facing
Exposure: Sheltered
UK hardiness: H7

Plant details

Astrantia 'Burgundy Manor' size, habit and characteristics

Plant type: Herbaceous Perennial
Habit: Bushy
Foliage: Deciduous
Height: 0.5-1 metres
Spread: 0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height: 2-5 years
Suggested uses: City and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Wildlife gardens, Flower borders and beds, Underplanting of roses and shrubs

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Astrantia 'Burgundy Manor'

Propagation: Seed sown in pots in a cold frame as soon as seed is ripe, Division in spring
Pest resistance: Astrantia leaf miner, Slugs, Snails, Aphids
Disease resistance: Powdery mildews

Frequently asked questions

Where is the best place to plant Astrantia 'Burgundy Manor'?

Astrantia 'Burgundy Manor' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.

What soil does Astrantia 'Burgundy Manor' need?

Astrantia 'Burgundy Manor' is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, clay, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained to poorly-drained.