Astrantia maxima
DUSKY MASTERWORT
Branching mass of large, dusky-pink pincushions. Prettily ruffed everlasting type flowers, through spring & summer. Commercial cut flowers. Ideal in Part Shade, with Morning Sun only or Dappled Shade throughout. Hardy perennial. Very frost hardy. 60cm H x 60cm W.
SEED SOWING ADVICE:
Sow any time indoors in punnets
Or
Scatter directly in garden in autumn, winter or early spring.
Sow indoors for early plants: Sow on surface of good quality seed raising mix. Barely cover seeds with mix / vermiculate / fine grit. Seeds need light to germinate.
Cling-wrap moist, sown punnet & place in fridge (not freezer) for 3-5 weeks. Then remove, unwrap & place in well lit position. Keep moist, at approx. 15-20C. Seedlings emerge in approx. 21-30 days.
Seed Count: 15 seeds per pack approx.
(We always aim to exceed the stated seed count, and give a generous serve).
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