Astrantia 'Roma' (PBR)
masterwort
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This perennial dies back to below ground level each year in autumn, then fresh new growth appears again in spring.
- Position: full sun or partial shade
- Soil: moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil
- Rate of growth: average to fast
- Flowering period: June to September
- Hardiness: fully hardy
With papery, soft pink flowers held on wiry stems above attractive deeply lobed, mid-green leaves, this delightful masterwort is garden designer, Piet Oudolf's favourite. A vigorous variety with a longer flowering period than most pink or red varieties 'Roma' looks particularly good when planted with ornamental grasses.
Incorporate plenty of organic matter when planting and water well in dry weather, especially newly established plants. Lift and divide large clumps in early spring and apply a generous 5-7cm mulch of well-rotted manure or garden compost around the plant. Divided specimens may take some time to establish since they don't like having their roots disturbed.