Astrantia Magical® Melinda
Romantic Antique Pink Blooms for Garden and Vase
A popular choice for weddings and other romantic occasions, Magical Melinda® enchants with its soft, antique pink, star-shaped blooms. Valued for its sturdy stems, excellent productivity, and long vase life, this charming variety is a favorite among growers and floral designers alike. While slightly more compact than the Diamonds series, Magical Melinda® produces an abundance of blooms, making it an outstanding choice for cut flower production as well as borders, cottage gardens, and mixed perennial plantings.
Who Am I?
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Common Name:Magical® Melinda masterwort
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Botanical Name:Astrantia major ‘Koloudsmameli’
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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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18-22’’ tall by 12’’ wide
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12'' x 12''
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Late Spring to early Fall
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Soft, antique 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?
Landscape Use
Pruning
Harvest stems when the bracts are fully colored and papery, but before seed set, for the best quality and longevity.
