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Astrantia 'Moulin Rouge'

Also Known As

  • Masterwort

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 16"-24"
  • W: 12"-18"

planting zones

  • 4a-9b

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Astrantia 'Moulin Rouge' plant details

Astrantia 'Moulin Rouge' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In spring and summer burgundy and red flowers emerge. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in acidic, alkaline, average, clay, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Astrantia 'Moulin Rouge'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: apiaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 12 IN - 18 IN - wide, 16 IN - 24 IN - tall
Flowers: burgundy and red blooms in spring and summer
Uses: border plant, container plant, cutting garden, dried-arrangements, long-blooming

GROWING CONDITIONS for Astrantia 'Moulin Rouge'

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Soil needs: acidic, alkaline, average, clay, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Enormous, intense, deep red bracts with sparkling centres like the sequins of a slinky dress. Very sexy. Oh la la! Plants are easy and long-lived and the floral display also lasts for at least 8 weeks.
Resembling an elaborate centerpiece, domed flower heads, backed in pale green and tipped in burgundy make a glittery appearance on stiff, maroon-black pointed bracts. This darkly colored base is unique and sets 'Moulin Rouge' apart from other Astrantia cultivars. Strong supple stems and glossy, deeply lobed greenery give way to the sumptuous pageant of large, long blooming inflorescences that cast their beguiling spell upon the garden. (pp#16549)
Wildly lurid flowers of a florid and richly sated decadent reddish maroon mark this selection as a plant to be reckoned with. Making a large dome of foliage with lots flowers which last for weeks and causing a small riot in the garden. PP16549

Gardening facts about Astrantia 'Moulin Rouge' plant

How to Grow Astrantia 'Moulin Rouge'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • clay
    • acidic
    • alkaline
    • adaptable
    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • red
    • burgundy
  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • butterflies
  • Flower Season

    • summer
    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
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