Astrantia Magical® Diamonds Pink
A Long-Lasting Favorite for the Garden and for Cuts
Elegant and effortlessly charming, Astrantia Magical® DiamondsPinkproduces delicate white flowers accented by rosy-pink centers and blush-pink buds, all held atop strong, upright stems. Its long-lasting blooms bring graceful color and airy texture to fresh-cut bouquets and floral arrangements, while adding a touch of romance to borders, cottage gardens, and naturalistic meadow plantings. Easy to incorporate into a variety of garden styles, this reliable performer provides weeks of beauty both in the landscape and in the vase.
Who Am I?
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Common Name:Magical® Diamonds Pink masterwort
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Botanical Name:Astrantia major ‘Ruiastpi’
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Type:Perennial
Cultural Details
TYPE
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Full sun to partial shade
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Nutritious soil (clay soil often makes for larger plants than poor sandy soil)
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Moist, well-drained, but avoid overly wet or dry conditions. For hot weather, water regularly
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4-8
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24’’ tall by 18’’ wide
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12'' x 12''
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Late Spring to early Fall
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Pink
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Bees, butterflies, hoverflies and wasps
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None known
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First year: 90 stems per m²
Second year: 150 stems per m²
Third year: 150 stems per m²
Fourth year: 150 stems per m²
Fifth year: 150 stems per m²
Sixth year: 150 stems per m²
What Makes Me Special?
Pruning
Harvest stems when the bracts are fully colored and papery, but before seed set, for the best quality and longevity.
