- Botanical name: Astrantia 'Buckland'
- Common name: Masterwort
- Family: Apiaceae
- Plant Type: Perennial
Purple
Green
- Key features:
- Attractive to wildlife
- Flowers
- Prefers rich soil
Astrantias are superb perennials for growing under trees, on a stream bank or in a moist border. They prefer moist soils but will tolerate drier conditions as long as the plants are mulched. Astrantia ‘Buckland’ bears fresh green leaves followed by large, green and pink pincushion flowers on wiry stems. It forms a decent clump, spreading by underground runners and, after flowering, can be cut right back to produce a second flush of foliage and flowers.
Like other astrantias, Astrantia ‘Buckland’ thrives in rich soil in partial shade, even in moist ground. It’s the perfect choice for cottage gardens but also works well in more contemporary planting schemes.
After flowering, astrantias can be rejuvenated by cutting them back close to the ground – fresh new foliage and a late crop of flowers are produced soon after. Astrantias don’t spread far but they do self seed.
How to grow Astrantia 'Buckland'
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Plant size
90cm height
45cm spread
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Aspect
South facing, east facing, west facing
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Position in border
Front, middle
- Sun exposure: Dappled shade, full sun, partial shade
- Hardiness: Hardy
- Soil type: Boggy / chalky / alkaline / clay / heavy / moist / well drained / light / sandy
Plant calendar
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Astrantia 'Buckland' and wildlife
Astrantia 'Buckland' is known for attracting bees, butterflies/moths and other pollinators. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.
Attractive to Bees
Does not attract Beneficial insects
Does not attract Birds
Attractive to Butterflies/Moths
Attractive to Other pollinators
Is Astrantia 'Buckland' poisonous?
Astrantia 'Buckland' can be toxic.
Toxic to Cats
Toxic to Dogs
No reported toxicity to Birds
No reported toxicity to Horses
No reported toxicity to Livestock
No reported toxicity to People
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