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Astrantia major Star of Billion

Common name: Hattie’s pincushion, Masterwort

You will bring a star in your garden with this stunning, easy-to-grow perennial.

-20°C and below
Good Cut Flowers
Good for Pollinators

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Astrantia Major Star of Billion is a relatively new cultivar developed for the cut flower market. It typifies Astrantia form with its pincushion like umbels of flowers which it produces from June - September. As a fully hardy perennial it is a delight not just for the cottage garden but will find a happy home whatever style of planting you have. Star of Billion will grow slightly taller than most Astrantia reaching a height of around 75-90cm in 2-5 years and spread to a 45cm clump. The dark green, palmate foliage is crowned by the pincushion flowers which emerge as pale green and then mature to pinky-white, fading to white at the end of the season. Although it is a delicate looking plant with taller stems there is no need to stake the blooms - it is sturdier than its looks would indicate. Plant in full sun or semi shade ensuring that the soil is moisture retentive to make the most of this bee friendly garden stalwart.
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Key Information
Latin Name Astrantia major Star of Billion 9cm pot
Common Name Hattie’s pincushion, Masterwort
Hardiness H7 (-20°C and below)
Colour White
Type Perennial
Format 9cm Pots
Position Full-Sun, Part-Shade, Part-Sun
Foliage Deciduous
Height in Maturity (m) 0.75 m
Spread in Maturity (m) 0.60
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

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