Astrantia major 'Can Candy'
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A compact herbaceous perennial to 60cm, with deeply divided leaves. Branched, upright stems bear dark red buds, opening to pincushion heads of tiny pink and white flowers, surrounded by white bracts with deep red tips, from early to late summer
Scientific classification
- Species
- Astrantia major 'Can Candy' (Astrantia major 'Can Candy')
- Genus
- Astrantia
- Family
- Apiaceae
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- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 0.5-1 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Clump forming
- Habit
- Spring · Summer
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of Astrantia major 'Can Candy'
Distribution map
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of Astrantia major 'Can Candy'
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Astrantia major 'Can Candy' care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
PruningRemove faded flower stems to prevent self-seeding
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed sown in containers in a cold frame as soon as ripe, or by division in spring
Growing
GrowingGrow in fertile, humus-rich soil in sun or part shade; prefers moist soil but will tolerate drier conditions
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to powdery mildews
Pests
May be susceptible to aphids, slugs and astrantia leaf miner
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