Astrantia 'Rome'

Astrantia major 'Roma'

Astratia major 'Roma' is a perennial herbaceous plant with the following growth characteristics:

Growth Characteristics:
- Size: It typically grows to a height of 40–60 cm and a width of approximately 30–45 cm.
- Flowers: It blooms during the summer months, from June to August, and the flowers have a pinkish hue.
- Leaves: The leaves are dark green and deeply lobed in a palm-like shape.
- Growing Environment: It thrives in partial shade and prefers fertile, well-drained soil.

Propagation Methods:
- Seeds: It can be propagated by sowing seeds in spring or autumn.
- Division: It can be propagated by dividing the clumps in spring or early autumn.

Cultivation Methods:
- Soil: It prefers fertile soil that maintains moderate moisture.
- Watering: Water regularly to prevent drying out, and plant in a location with good drainage. - Fertilizer: It is recommended to apply organic fertilizer in late winter or early spring.

Uses in the Garden:
- Border Planting: It can be planted along flowerbed borders or roadsides to provide a decorative effect.
- Shade Gardens: Since it prefers partial shade, it is well-suited for shaded gardens.
- Cut Flowers: It is also popular as a cut flower due to its beautiful blooms.

Important Pests and Diseases & Control Methods:
- Diseases: If leaves dry out or discolor, it may be caused by excessive moisture or poor drainage; in such cases, check the drainage condition and improve ventilation.
- Pests: Aphids or snails can be a problem. Control them using physical removal or eco-friendly insecticides.

Based on this information, you should be able to grow your Astrantia 'Roma' in a healthy condition by caring for it properly.

Plant Family	Apiaceae
Height	30~60cm
Spread	30~60cm
Colors	pink
Bloom Period	May to August
Water Needs	commonly
Exposure	Sunny
Freezing Resistance	-20°C

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