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Astrantia major ‘Burgundy Manor’, also known as ‘Hattie’s Pincushion’, because of the delicate pincushion flowers, is perfect for growing in a cottage or woodland style garden. As a recipient of the prestigious RHS Award of Garden Merit for great garden performance, you will not be disappointed.Astrantia major ‘Burgundy Manor’ is a clump forming perennial, classed as fully hardy and will bloom from June through to August. Preferring moist, fertile soil in sun or partial shade, they will tolerate drier areas if given a layer of mulch. Growing to a height of 75cm and spread of 50cm, astrantia will attract bees, pollinators, and wildlife all summer and the flowers are perfect for cutting. A beautiful addition to borders and pots and ideal for growing under shrubs, cut back after flowering for a late crop of foliage and flowers. Completely dying back in the autumn, fresh new growth will appear in the spring.
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Key Information
| Latin Name | Astrantia major ‘Burgundy Manor’ |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Hattie’s Pincushion, Masterwort |
| Hardiness | H7 (-20°C and below) |
| Colour | Purple |
| Type | Perennial |
| Format | Bare Roots |
| Position | Full-Sun, Part-Shade, Part-Sun |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Height in Maturity (m) | 0.75 m |
| Spread in Maturity (m) | 0.50 |
| AGM | Yes |
| Soil Conditions | Chalk Clay Loam Sand |
| Soil Acidity | Acid Alkaline Neutral |
| Aspect | East-facing, South-facing, West-facing |
| Good for pots | Yes |
| Good for wildlife | Yes |
| Good for pollinators | Yes |
| Good for cutting | Yes |
| Good for groundcover | Yes |
