Astrantia major 'Penny's Pink' (Masterwort 'Penny's Pink') — Clump forming

Overview

Astrantia major 'Penny's Pink' is a clump forming 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 major 'Penny's Pink' 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, flower borders and beds and underplanting of roses and shrubs.

About

Astrantia major 'Penny's Pink' is a clump-forming herbaceous perennial in the Apiaceae family, known commonly as masterwort. This deciduous plant reaches between 0.5 and 1 metre in height and spreads 0.1 to 0.5 metres, taking 2 to 5 years to reach full size. It thrives in full sun or partial shade and is suitable for all garden aspects, including exposed positions. 'Penny's Pink' prefers moist but well-drained or well-drained soils of clay, loam, or chalk, with a pH ranging from acid to alkaline. Its season of interest is 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.

Wikipedia contributors, "Astrantia", CC BY-SA 4.0 — Astrantia

Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Astrantia

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

Plant details

Astrantia major 'Penny's Pink' size, habit and characteristics

Plant type: Herbaceous Perennial
Habit: Clump forming
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, Flower borders and beds, Underplanting of roses and shrubs

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Astrantia major 'Penny's Pink'

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 major 'Penny's Pink'?

Astrantia major 'Penny's Pink' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed positions.

What soil does Astrantia major 'Penny's Pink' need?

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