Astrantia major ‘Masterpiece’

Astrantia major 'Masterpiece' has beautifully variegated bluish green and lime green foliage with pink flowers.

Astrantia major ‘Masterpiece’ has beautifully variegated foliage of bluish green with lime green centres. In early summer it is topped by masses of light pink flowers. An excellent cultivar for both flower and folial interest. Masterworts bloom for months on end and are incredibly valuable for a range of light conditions from part shade to full sun. The detailing in their pincushion-like flowers with their subtending involucral bracts is intricate and beautiful. Pollinator attractor, especially bees and butterflies. Deer and rabbit resistant.

Common Name:  Masterwort

Family:  Apiaceae (The Carrot/Parsley Family)

Zone Hardiness:  4-8

Light:  Full Sun, Part Sun, Part Shade

Height:  12-24"

Width:  12-24"

Primary Bloom Colour:  White/Cream

Secondary Bloom Colour:  Pink

Bloom Time:  Summer

Foliage Colour:  Variegated - Gold, Variegated - Cream/White

Class:  Deciduous

Type:  Perennial

Soil Moisture:  Average, Moist

Stem Colour:  

Fragrance:  No

Berries:  

Benefits:  Butterflies, Bees

Deer Resistant:  Yes

BC Native:  No

Native Habitat:  Mountain meadows, grasslands, woodland clearings and most areas near streams in Europe and western Asia.

Award:  AGM

Geographical Origin:  Europe and Western Russia