Astrantia major 'Ruby Cloud'

Also Known As

Ruby Cloud Greater Masterwort
Ruby Cloud Masterwort

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 2'-3'
W: 2'-3'

planting zones

5a-9b

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Astrantia major 'Ruby Cloud' plant details

Astrantia major 'Ruby Cloud' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In spring and summer 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 major 'Ruby Cloud'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: apiaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
Flowers: red blooms in spring and summer
Uses: container plant, cottage garden, cutting garden, dried-arrangements

GROWING CONDITIONS for Astrantia major 'Ruby Cloud'

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: acidic, alkaline, average, clay, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Astrantia major 'Ruby Cloud' features large clusters of extremely attractive tiny ruby-red flowers in a dome-shaped flowerhead subtended by colourful bracts. As with all masterworts, flowers are longlasting and contrast vividly with the deep green foliage. Excellent cut flower. Flowers late spring into summer.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

Neat clumps of lobed leaves give rise to late spring-early summer 2’ stems topped by domes of ruby–red starbursts which if removed after fading often reward with another flush of bloom. Pretty perennial, nice filler. Enjoys sun in cool areas, part shade elsewhere, rich, organic soil and regular moisture (takes wet soil). Use in groupings for best effect. Attracts butterflies, good cut flower.

By: Secret Garden Growers

This brighter form of a lovely cottage garden favorite offers intricate ruby-red flowers, charming in border or vase, fresh or dried, even touched with frost! wonderful with Geraniums, Hostas, Astilbes. PSh/Med(not dry)

By: Forestfarm

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How to Grow Astrantia major 'Ruby Cloud'

Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly shade
Water Needs
- even moisture - regular
Soil Needs
- clay
- acidic
- alkaline
- adaptable
- average
- well-drained
- rich