Add a touch of woodland elegance to your garden with Astrantia major 'Primadonna'. Known commonly as Masterwort, this premium hardy perennial is a designer favorite, prized for its intricate, pincushion-like blooms surrounded by a ruff of papery, deep rose-pink bracts.

ITEM SPECIFICS

• Quantity: 25 Premium Seeds

• Variety: Astrantia major 'Primadonna'

• Color: Deep Rose-Pink / Dark Red shades

• Type: Hardy Perennial

• Height: 50cm – 70cm

• Hardiness: Fully Hardy (UK Zone 4-7)

• Ideal For: Shady Borders, Woodland Gardens, and High-End Floral Arrangements

WHY GROW 'PRIMADONNA'?

• Exquisite Detail: The flowers are architectural masterpieces. Up close, they look like delicate jewels; from a distance, they provide a soft, misty texture to the garden.

• Thrives in Shade: One of the few spectacular flowering plants that actually prefers damp, dappled shade—perfect for those tricky spots under trees or north-facing walls.

• Exceptional Cut Flower: Astrantia has an incredibly long vase life and dries beautifully, holding its color and form for months.

• Long Flowering Season: With regular deadheading, 'Primadonna' will reward you with blooms from early summer right through to the first hints of autumn.

GROWING INSTRUCTIONS

• When to Sow: Late autumn or early winter (requires a cold period) or early spring.

• Sowing: Sow seeds into trays of moist, gritty compost. Cover with a very fine layer of grit or compost (approx. 2mm).

• Stratification: Astrantia seeds often need a cold period to germinate. If sowing in spring, place the sown tray in the fridge for 3–5 weeks before moving to a warm spot (15°C–18°C).

• Germination: Can be slow and erratic (taking 30–90 days), so please be patient—the results are worth it!

• Care: Prefers moist, humus-rich soil in partial shade. Do not allow the soil to dry out completely during the growing season.