Astrantia

Bring the beauty of nursery-grown plants straight to your garden with our carefully nurtured collections, grown by our small, family-run team at our nursery in Somerset. Available for mail order across the UK, it's easy to buy plants online with confidence. Our plants range from shrubs and ferns to ornamental grasses and herbaceous perennials — all grown in peat-free compost and packed with care to arrive healthy and ready to thrive. With reliable delivery, our collections make it simple to create a beautiful, sustainable garden.

Buy Astrantia Plants Online – Nursery Grown in Somerset

Discover our range of astrantia (masterwort) plants, grown at our family-run nursery in North Perrott, Somerset. With their intricate, pincushion-like flowerheads surrounded by papery bracts in shades of white, pink, red and deep burgundy, astrantia are among the most beautiful and sought-after perennials for cottage gardens and shaded borders. Long-flowering, easy to grow and loved by pollinators, they are a true garden classic. All our plants are grown in peat-free compost and delivered across the UK by mail order.

Popular Astrantia Varieties

  • Astrantia major 'Hadspen Blood' – Deep, rich crimson-red flowers. One of the darkest and most dramatic astrantia varieties.
  • Astrantia major 'Roma' – Large, soft pink flowers on strong stems. Long-flowering and reliable. RHS Award of Garden Merit winner.
  • Astrantia major 'Claret' – Deep wine-red flowers with dark stems. Excellent colour and vigour.
  • Astrantia major 'Snow Star' – Pure white flowers with green-tipped bracts. Elegant and luminous in shaded borders.
  • Astrantia major (species) – The classic white and green masterwort. Excellent for naturalising in woodland conditions.

How to Grow Astrantia

  • Position: Partial shade to full sun. Astrantia prefer dappled or partial shade, especially in drier gardens. In reliably moist soil they will tolerate full sun.
  • Soil: Moist, humus-rich, well-drained soil. Astrantia dislike drought — mulch generously to retain moisture.
  • Planting: Plant in spring or autumn, spacing plants 45cm apart.
  • Watering: Water regularly, especially in dry spells. Astrantia will wilt dramatically in drought but usually recover quickly once watered.
  • Hardiness: Fully hardy throughout the UK (RHS H7).

How to Prune & Maintain Astrantia

  • Deadhead spent flowers promptly to encourage a long succession of blooms from early summer through to autumn.
  • Cut back hard after the first flush of flowers for a strong second flush later in the season.
  • Leave some seedheads to self-seed — astrantia produce attractive seedlings, though named varieties may not come true.
  • Divide congested clumps every 3–4 years in spring to maintain vigour.

Astrantia for Pollinators

Astrantia are outstanding pollinator plants. Their intricate flowerheads provide a rich nectar source for bees, hoverflies and butterflies over a long season. They are particularly valuable in partially shaded gardens where pollinator-friendly plants can be harder to find.

Astrantia for Cutting Gardens

Astrantia make beautiful, long-lasting cut flowers with an intricate, jewel-like quality that works beautifully in both informal and structured arrangements. Cut when the flowers are fully open for the longest vase life. They also dry well, retaining their papery bracts and delicate structure.

Why Buy Astrantia from Champion Plants?

  • All plants grown in peat-free compost at our Somerset nursery
  • Dispatched by UK mail order — carefully packed to arrive in perfect condition
  • Expert advice available — contact Jason or Kate with any growing questions
  • Family-run nursery with a focus on quality over quantity