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

Astrantia major 'Ruby Wedding' is a fabulous boldly coloured masterwort with rich ruby red umbels. Masterworts bloom for months on end and are incredibly valuable for a range of light conditions from part shade to full sun. The detailing in their pincushion-like flowers with their subtending involucral bracts is intricate and beautiful. Pollinator attractor, especially bees and butterflies. Deer and rabbit resistant.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

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

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

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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