greater masterwort

How to Grow and Care for greater masterwort

greater masterwort · Astrantia major
Also known as: astrantia; black hellebore; great black masterwort; melancholy gentleman

Best grown in moist, fertile, preferably humus-rich soil in sun or part shade; drier conditions tolerated

Watering: Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakingsSunlight: Full sun · Partial shadeInformation to be completed

Planting and Growing greater masterwort

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Care difficulty2 / 5
Watering scheduleModerate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Sunlight requirementsFull sun · Partial shade
Ideal temperatureInformation to be completed
Soil typeClay · Loam
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well drained · Well drained
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
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Care Tips

Best grown in moist, fertile, preferably humus-rich soil in sun or part shade; drier conditions tolerated

How to Water greater masterwort?

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for greater masterwort?

Full sun · Partial shade

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for greater masterwort?

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What Soil Is Best for greater masterwort?

Soil type
Clay · Loam
Soil pH
Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for greater masterwort?

Moist but well drained · Well drained

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How to Fertilize greater masterwort?

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

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How to Prune greater masterwort?

Cut back after flowers have faded to tidy and encourage a fresh flush of leaf growth

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How to Propagate greater masterwort?

Propagate by seed in containers in a cold frame as soon as ripe or propagate by division in spring

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How to Transplant greater masterwort?

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How to Care for greater masterwort in Winter?

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How to Plant greater masterwort?

Best grown in moist, fertile, preferably humus-rich soil in sun or part shade; drier conditions tolerated

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How to Repot greater masterwort?

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How to Harvest greater masterwort?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

May be susceptible to powdery mildews

Pests

May be susceptible to astrantia leaf miner, slugs and aphids

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The Toxicity of greater masterwort

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Attributes of greater masterwort

Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
FoliageDeciduous
HabitBushy
OriginC and Eastern Europe

Scientific Classification

Species
Astrantia major
Genus
Astrantia
Family
Apiaceae
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