Astrantia major 'Ruby Wedding'
masterwort
Throughout summer 'Ruby Wedding' will produce an abundance of ruby-red pincushion-like flowerheads, each with a white flush at the base...
This is the one of the finest dark astrantias with warm ruby overtones in the flowers and the stems are also dark as well
Plant description
Astrantias have been cultivated in Britain since the 16th century and have numerous common names, such as melancholy gentleman, Hattie's pincushion and the more well-known masterwort.
Eventual height & spread
Flowering period
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
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- Nov
- Dec
Plant features
Position
Full sun
Rate of growth
Average
Soil
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness
Fully hardy
How to care for Astrantia major Ruby Wedding:
Lift and divide large clumps in early spring and apply a generous 5-7cm (2-3in) mulch of well-rotted manure or garden compost around the plant. Divided specimens may take some time to establish since they don't like having their roots disturbed.
Astrantia thrive in consistently moist soils and perform best in cool, partially shaded summer conditions.
Please note:
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