Masterwort (Astrantia)

Masterwort (Astrantia)

Masterwort (Astrantia) are beautiful plants for in a rich soil in half-shade. More sun is ok as long as the soil is moist. Masterwort does not grow quick, but steadily, over the years they will form a nice clump. There are white, pink and red varieties. They are good cut flowers. If happy, Masterwort can self-seed, but often their offspring are less colourful. To prevent self-seeding, cut away the flower stems after flowering. Quite often this will also stimulate a second flowering. Masterwort looks best planted in groups of minimal 5 plants in the border. Masterwort looks great next to Coral Bells (Heuchera).