Astrantia major. Also known as Great Masterwort. Stunning spring plant. Delicate colours and star shaped flowers. Great for drying too.
Sow: September–November
Height: Approx. 60cm
Seeds: Approx. 20
Type: Hardy perennial
Good for: Seed saving
GROWING NOTES
A period of cold can help break dormancy and improve germination.
SEED SAVING
Allow a few flowers to mature fully and collect the seed once it is ripe and dry. Store somewhere cool, dry and labelled.
Grown, harvested and packed by Missenden Seeds in the Chiltern Hills. Open-pollinated and grown without chemical pesticides or peat.
Astrantia major. Also known as Great Masterwort. Stunning spring plant. Delicate colours and star shaped flowers. Great for drying too.
Sow: September–November
Height: Approx. 60cm
Seeds: Approx. 20
Type: Hardy perennial
Good for: Seed saving
GROWING NOTES
A period of cold can help break dormancy and improve germination.
SEED SAVING
Allow a few flowers to mature fully and collect the seed once it is ripe and dry. Store somewhere cool, dry and labelled.
Grown, harvested and packed by Missenden Seeds in the Chiltern Hills. Open-pollinated and grown without chemical pesticides or peat.
