Greater masterwort 'Buckland' (Astrantia 'Buckland')

Greater masterwort 'Buckland'

Also known as: Astrantia 'Buckland', Mountain sanicle 'Buckland'

Greater masterwort 'Buckland' offers lovely pale dusty-pink flowers surrounded by bracts of white, tipped with darker green. It is a hybrid of A. major x A. maxima. The name comes from Buckland in Devon where it was first found. This cultivar is popular with gardeners as it one of the longest flowering Astrantia and is tolerant of drier conditions.

Scientific classification

Carrots, ivies and allies

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Perennial

Lifespan

Herb

Plant Type

Winter dormancy

Dormancy

Deciduous

Leaf type

Care Guide for Greater masterwort 'Buckland'

Every week

Water

Partial sun

Sunlight

5 - 32 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Garden Soil

Soil Type

Water: Originating from damp meadows and woodlands, greater masterwort 'Buckland' prefers consistently moist soil and requires weekly watering to thrive. While it can tolerate short dry spells, maintaining moisture enhances its growth and attracts pollinators during peak flowering.

Pruning: Greater masterwort 'Buckland' thrives with strategic pruning in early to late spring, which encourages growth and blooming. Remove spent flowers and damaged foliage to maintain health and control size. Regular pruning results in vigorous, robust growth throughout the growing season.

Propagation: Propagate greater masterwort 'Buckland' by sowing seeds in a cold frame when ripe. Ensure well-drained soil, favoring moist conditions. Handle seedlings gently for successful establishment, and transplant them once a strong root system forms, minimizing root disturbance to prevent shock.

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Common Pests & Diseases

Leaf wilting Mealybug Dodder Flower wilting Thrips Leaf beetle Caterpillar Leafhopper Scale insect Dark blotch Whitefly Weevil Leaf rot Flower withering Aphid Spider mite

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