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Astrantia major 'Shaggy'
Plant

Astrantia major 'Shaggy'

Great Masterwort

Planted in 3 show gardens on GardensDB.

3
Gardens
3
Designers
3
Studios
How to grow it

Happiest in full sun or partial shade on chalk, clay, loam or sand that is moist but well-drained.

Size at maturity
0.5–1 metres Max height
0.5–1 metres Max spread
2–5 years To maturity
Aspect
Aspect: North-facing, East-facing, South-facing, West-facing N E S W
Any aspect Happy facing any direction
Position
Full sun (suitable)
Partial shade (suitable)
Full shade (not suitable)
Exposure
Sheltered (suitable)
Exposed (not suitable)
Moisture
Moist but well-drained
Soil
Chalk (suitable)
Clay (suitable)
Loam (suitable)
Sand (suitable)
Soil pH
Acid (suitable) Neutral (suitable) Alkaline (suitable)
Hardiness H7. Very hardy Very hardy (colder than -20°C)
H1a
H1b
H1c
H2
H3
H4
H5
H6
H7
Where it was planted

3 gardens

  • A romantic container garden features a brick wall with copper pipes, lush pink roses, hostas, a copper water feature, and a small metal bistro set on a gravel and stone patio.
    Gold Medal
    360° photo available
    The Whittard of Chelsea Garden
    Ollie Pike
  • A decorative tiled roof pavilion with a gravel floor is surrounded by mixed planting, featuring orange flowers, variegated shrubs, and a large green pot.
    Clay: The 'Super Soil'
    Martyn Wilson
  • A contemporary garden featuring a circular grey pavilion with decorative chains, set among lush greenery, with round grey platforms and a stone water basin.
    Gold Medal
    Boodles Raindance Garden
    Catherine MacDonald
Who uses it

Designers & studios

The people and studios credited on the gardens above, and how many gardens they used this plant in.

Designers 3

Studios 3

Good company

Often planted with

Plants that share a plant list with Astrantia major 'Shaggy', ranked by how many gardens combine them.