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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
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.
'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.

Gardening facts about Astrantia major 'Venice' plant

How to Grow Astrantia major 'Venice'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Soil Needs

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

    • even moisture - regular

Features

  • Flower Color

    • red
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • summer
  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • butterflies
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