Product Description:
Astrantia Flower Seeds for Planting
Bring timeless elegance to your garden with Astrantia Flower Seeds, also known as Masterwort. These star-like blooms, with intricate centers surrounded by delicate petals, offer a beautiful, old-world charm. Astrantia thrives in both sun and partial shade, making it a versatile choice for garden beds, borders, and wildflower gardens.
Perfect for adding texture and movement to your landscape, Astrantia flowers attract pollinators and make excellent cut flowers due to their long vase life.
Key Features:
• Produces unique star-shaped, long-lasting blooms
• Non-GMO, high-germination quality seeds
• Ideal for garden borders, wildflower gardens, and containers
• Attracts bees and butterflies
• Excellent as cut or dried flowers
• Low-maintenance and cold-hardy perennial
• Thrives in partial shade and moist soil
Specifications:
• Common Name (US): Masterwort
• Scientific Name: Astrantia major
• Plant Type: Perennial
• Flower Colors: Pink, white, red, or green shades
• Blooming Season: Late spring to late summer
• Sun Exposure: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil Type: Moist, well-drained soil rich in organic matter
• Watering Needs: Regular; keep soil moist but not waterlogged
• Germination Time: 30–60 days (may need cold stratification)
• Temperature Range: 10–20°C (50–68°F)
• Planting Depth: Lightly cover seeds
• Spacing: 12–18 inches apart
• Growth Height: 18–36 inches tall
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 4–9
• Maintenance Level: Low to moderate
• Suitable For: Borders, beds, woodland gardens, and containers
Planting Guide:
• Soak seeds for 24 hours before sowing for better germination.
• Sow seeds lightly on the soil surface and gently press down.
• Keep soil consistently moist but not soggy.
• For best results, provide a cold stratification period (store seeds in the refrigerator for 3–4 weeks before planting).
• Place in a bright but shaded location until germination occurs.
• Transplant seedlings outdoors after frost risk passes.
• Water regularly during dry periods.
