Astrantia major 'Ruby Wedding'

Also Known As

Ruby Wedding Masterwort

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 18"-36"
W: 18"-24"

planting zones

5a-9b

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Astrantia major 'Ruby Wedding' plant details

Astrantia major 'Ruby Wedding' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In 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 Wedding'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: apiaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 18 IN - 24 IN - wide, 18 IN - 36 IN - tall
Flowers: red blooms in summer
Uses: border plant, cutting garden, dried-arrangements, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Astrantia major 'Ruby Wedding'

USDA Zones: 5a - 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

Among the reddest of masterworts, this 2 footer produces its dark-red ?pin-cushions? over a long summer period (a favorite for cut or dried bouquets), it was found by Mrs Barwood and named for her 40th anniversary. S-PSh/M

By: Forestfarm

This is a fabulous boldly coloured astrantia with rich ruby red umbels. If you are astrantia crazy, this is for you! As with all masterworts the flowers are longlasting and contrast vividly with the deep green foliage. Excellent cut flower. Flowers early and reblooms in late summer. Try with Helleborus, Brunnera 'Jack Frost', and Athyrium 'Ursula's Red'.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

Divisions of original stock from Washfield Nursery. Very dark red flower heads open above red tinted foliage. Best color in sun, re-blooms with moisture and food.

By: Edelweiss Perennials

Garden photo gallery of Astrantia major 'Ruby Wedding'

Photo of Astrantia major 'Ruby Wedding' by Grace Peterson

By: Grace Peterson

By: Grace Peterson

Gardening facts about Astrantia major 'Ruby Wedding' plant

How to Grow Astrantia major 'Ruby Wedding'

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