Astrantia major subsp. biebersteinii
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A compact, clump-forming perennial to 45cm tall forming a mound of lobed leaves and producing short-stemmed white flowerheads tinted pale pink with a characteristic pincushion-like arrangement of the tiny flowers surrounded by star-shaped bracts
Scientific classification
- Species
- Astrantia major subsp. biebersteinii (Astrantia major subsp. biebersteinii)
- Genus
- Astrantia
- Family
- Apiaceae
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- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Clump forming
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of Astrantia major subsp. biebersteinii
Distribution map
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of Astrantia major subsp. biebersteinii
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Astrantia major subsp. biebersteinii 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
PruningNo pruning required, but deadhead to encourage repeat flowering and, if seedlings are not wanted, deadhead before seed is ripe
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by division in spring
Growing
GrowingBest grown in moist, fertile, preferably humus-rich soil in sun or part shade; drier conditions tolerated
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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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