Astrantia Buckland is a clump-forming, stoloniferous, umbelliferous, perennial that grows well underneath larger trees on riverbanks, edges of ponds, and along moist borders. It is also commonly referred to as great masterwort or just masterwort.
Astrantia Buckland
It emerges with fresh green leaves which is followed by a bloom of flowers in late spring to early summer. Each flower has a domed umbel of dusty pink florets and showy involucral bracts that often look like papery, silver-green petals flowers. These bracts extend above the leaves and remain attractive long after the bloom. The underground runners that usually aid the spreading of this plant can be cut back after the flowering season to give room for a second flush of flowers and foliage in a single growing season.
How do you grow Astrantia Buckland?
Astrantia Buckland is propagated by seed or by division in spring. Plants propagated from seed may not come “true”. It is best grown in wet or soggy plains, along riverbeds and boggy borders but will tolerate drier conditions. In the best growing conditions, astrantia Buckland spreads to form large clumps of offsets and can lead to self-seeding.
Where should I position Astrantia Buckland in my garden?
Astrantia Buckland likes full sun but can also tolerate partial shade. You can place it in a south, east, or west-facing position where it can be sheltered but still get the right amount of light.
How tall does Astrantia Buckland grow?
It is a small, fast-growing plant reaching its maximum height of 2 to 3 feet in as little as 2- to 5 years. It spreads only about 0.3 to 1.3 feet.
What kind of soil does Astrantia Buckland need?
Astrantia Buckland thrives when grown in rich, soggy, or damp soil but well-drained. The solid should be kept consistently moist and should not dry out at any point.
