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Astrantia major 'Purple Happiness'

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 12"-24"
  • W: 8"-12"

planting zones

  • 4a-8b

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Astrantia major 'Purple Happiness' plant details

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Astrantia major 'Purple Happiness' forms clumps of deeply lobed, dark green foliage topped with branching stems of dark purple-red, pincushion flowers with colourful bracts that bloom from early summer to autumn. Deadhead once flowering finishes to encourage re-bloom or leave the attractive seed heads on the plants. Low maintenance with long-lasting colour. 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.

Gardening facts about Astrantia major 'Purple Happiness' plant

How to Grow Astrantia major 'Purple Happiness'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - dappled shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • magenta
  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • butterflies
    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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Plant Type

Perennial

Zones

4a-9b

Size

Height: 24"-30"

Width: 9"-25"

  • sun - mostly shade
  • even moisture - regular
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aka Astrantia major 'Hadspen's Blood', Hadspen Masterwort

Plant Type

Perennial

Zones

6a-9b

Size

Height: 24"-36'

Width: 24"-36"

  • sun - mostly shade
  • even moisture - regular
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Plant Type

Perennial

Zones

6a-9b

Size

Height: 1'-3'

Width: 1'-2'

  • sun - mostly shade
  • even moisture - drought tolerant
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Plant Type

Perennial

Zones

4a-9b

Size

Height: 12"-24"

Width: 12"-24"

  • sun - mostly shade
  • even moisture - regular
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aka Lars Red Masterwort

Plant Type

Perennial

Zones

6a-9b

Size

Height: 23"-27"

Width: 18"-23"

  • sun - mostly shade
  • even moisture - regular
Photo of Astrantia major 'Lars' flower by Far Reaches Farm
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