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    • Photo of Astrantia major 'Venice' flower by Forestfarm

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    Astrantia major 'Venice'

    Also Known As

    • Venice Masterwort

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 12"-24"
    • W: 12"-24"

    planting zones

    • 5a-9b

    Astrantia major 'Venice' plant details

    Astrantia major 'Venice' 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 'Venice'

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

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Astrantia major 'Venice'

    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

    This stunning ?pincushion? produces its intricate deep ruby-red-touched with-burgundy flowers profusely in late summer when you?ll enjoy them in border or container and fresh or dried bouquet. PSh/M (not dry) PPAF

    By: Forestfarm

    Ruby-red domes that seem to sparkle are surrounded by a collar of reddish-purple bracts and perch on tall stems May to July. Slowly colonizing to form a nice stand.

    By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

    'Venice' is an upright, clump-forming masterwort with ruby-red flower heads. The reddish-purple bracts usually remain attractive well after bloom providing interest into autumn. Astrantia are long-blooming plants great for sun to part shade.

    By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

    Gardening facts about Astrantia major 'Venice' plant

    How to Grow Astrantia major 'Venice'

    • 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

    • Wildlife

      • bees
      • butterflies

    • Flower Season

      • spring
      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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