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Exposurefull sun

Waterhigh

Typeperennial

Distribution

Astrantia major rubra

Masterwort Red

Flower Colors

Description

A clump-forming perennial up to 90cm high with deeply lobed, toothed, dark green leaves, dark red-green stems, and umbels of dark plum-coloured pincushion-like flowers surrounded by a ruff of dark red bracts from early to late summer

Mature Height

Mature Spread

Plant Characteristics

Foliage

Deciduous

Growth Habit

Clumping

Growth Speed

Moderate · 0.3 m/yr

Soil Texture

ChalkClayLoamSand

Soil pH

AcidAlkalineNeutral

Soil Moisture

Moist but well-drainedPoorly-drained

Hardiness (RHS)

Hardiness (USDA)

Zones 4-7

Flowering Season

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Key Features

City and courtyard gardensCottage and informal gardenGravel gardenPrairie plantingWildlife gardensCut flowersFlower borders and beds

Available Variants

Container Size	Details	Price
VS7538L		€5.83
VS7538Q		€4.66

All prices include VAT. Availability may vary by season.