Buy Astrantia major 'Sparkling Stars Red'

Also Known As

Sparkling Stars Red Masterwort

Plant type

perennial

size

planting zones

4a-8b

3.5" | $17

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Astrantia major 'Sparkling Stars Red' plant details

Astrantia major 'Sparkling Stars Red' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In spring and summer red flowers emerge. Attracts bees and beneficial insects making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with mostly sun - bright shade and regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Astrantia major 'Sparkling Stars Red'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: apiaceae
Foliage: deciduous green

Flowers: red blooms in spring and summer
Uses: cottage garden, cutting garden, dried-arrangements, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Astrantia major 'Sparkling Stars Red'

USDA Zones: 4a - 8b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - bright shade
Watering frequency: regular

Soil needs: rich and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Astrantia major 'Sparkling Stars Red' forms clumps of dark green, serrated, palmate foliage topped with branching stems of flowering umbels in colours of red-maroon and white. 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 are intricate and beautiful. Pollinator attractor. Deer resistant.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

Tidy dark green leafy mounds are the stage for 2’ upright stems with clusters of pin cushion flowers made up of sparkling, dark red to reddish-purple florets May to July. Protect from hot PM sun, keep moist (takes wet), organic soil. Nice cut flower, attracts pollinators.