Masterwort is a European wildflower that is very popular with butterflies, moths and bees. This is a great flowering plant for damp, partially shady spots. it grows to 60cm high and 45cm across in partial shade and moist soils. if you are growing Masterwort in full sun or there is a drought, you can help prevent the roots getting too dry by adding a mulch to the top of the soil. Dusty pink and flowers are produced from May to August.
Masterwort / Astrantia 'Miss Elly'
Position: Flower border / Container
Flowering months: Jan / Feb / Mar / Apr / May_/ Jun / Jul / Aug / Sep / Oct / Nov / Dec
Light: Full sun / Mix of sun and shade / Dappled shade / Full Shade
Soil: Clay / Loam / Chalk / Sand
Tested in our local soil (t.i.o.l.s.): Yes (but avoid heavy clay)
Drainage: Free draining / Well drained / Moist but well-drained (never waterlogged) / Moisture-retentive / Poor drainage / Waterlogged
Life cycle: Perennial (lives for many years) / Short-lived perennial (flowers for two-four years) / Biennial (flowers in its second year and then dies) / Annual (flowers in its first year and then dies)
Hardiness: Fully hardy (in Bristol winters) / Half hardy (protect if temperatures are below -5°C) / Tender (bring indoors before the first frost or replace next spring) (plant out after the last frost)
Over winter: Stays evergreen / Partially dies back (semi-evergreen) / Dies back (deciduous)
Drought tolerant: Yes