Astrantia major 'Pisa'
Masterwort
- Perennial
- 40-60 cm high
- Light-coloured flowers
- Very hardy
- Suitable as a cut flower
Strong and large form with white, sterile flowers. Number of flowers is impressive.
Garden use
Use
Ornamental value and special features
Growth
Planting density
Plant about 5 - 7 plants per m²
Characteristics
| Height | 40 - 60 cm |
|---|---|
| Flowering time | June - August |
| Flower colour | White, Cream |
| Growth habit | Tuft, Wide |
| Growth rate | Fast |
| Hardiness | down to about -30°C |
Site conditions
| Light | Full sun, Sunny, Morning sun, Evening sun, Light shade, Dappled shade |
|---|---|
| Moisture | Average, Moist |
| Soil | Normal, Heavy |
Botanical information
| Botanical name | Astrantia major 'Pisa' |
|---|---|
| Genus | Astrantia |
| Family | Apiaceae |
| Common names |
NL: Zeeuws knoopje EN: Masterwort |
| Parentage | self-pollination of ?Snow Star? |
| Breeder | El Geerlings |
| Origin | Hybrid |
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