Astrantia 'Rubra'
Astrantia 'Rubra'
Astrantia 'Rubra'
Astrantia 'Rubra'
Astrantia 'Rubra'
Astrantia 'Rubra'
Astrantia 'Rubra'

Astrantia 'Rubra'

"Red masterwort"

Astrantia 'Rubra'

1 bare root — £5.95

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Description

Astrantia 'Rubra' is one of the most striking perennials you can grow. It forms neat clumps, to around 90cm high when mature, and has deeply lobed, toothed, dark green leaves. But it’s the heads of dark, pinkish white and plum-coloured pincushion-like flowers, surrounded by a ruff of rich crimson bracts, that are the real stars of the show. This red Astrantia is at its most colourful from early to late summer. Although it is an old cottage garden favourite, it works equally well in modern gardens, and on patios and terraces. Use it towards the front of a moist border Astrantias do not like dry soil. They are happiest in dappled shade, but they perform almost as well in part-shade or even full sun!

Astrantia major 'Rubra' is a beautiful and extremely photogenic plant. It is also excellent for use as a cut flower plant, so for this reason we recommend you plant more than you need in your garden. Astrantias in general have been grown in Britain for nearly 500 years, and they have various common names, ranging from Masterwort and Hattie’s pincushion, to the curious Melancholy gentleman!

Key features

  • Good for cutting

  • Comes back every year

  • Attractive to wildlife

  • Loved by pollinators

  • Thrives well in full sun

  • Great for shade

  • In peat-free compost

  • Fully hardy

  • Rodent resistant

  • Slug & snail repellent

Specs & details

  • Botanical name

    Astrantia major 'Rubra'

  • Flower colour

    Red

  • Plant size

    1

  • Established height

    30-50cm

  • Established spread

    30-50cm

  • Plant spacing

    16 plants per m2

  • Leaf colour

    Green

  • Habit

    Upright
    Clump-forming

  • Life cycle

    Perennial

  • Hardiness

    Fully hardy

  • Years to establish

    3-4 years

  • Sunlight

    Full sun
    Partial shade
    Dappled shade

  • Position

    Sheltered
    Exposed

  • Suitable for

    Borders
    Wildlife gardens
    Cottage gardens
    Cut flower gardens

  • Soil acidity

    Any

  • Soil moisture

    Free draining
    Damp

  • Soil type

    Loam
    Sandy
    Clay
    Multipurpose compost

  • Growing skill

    Easy to grow

  • Scented

    No

  • Pollinator-friendly

    Yes

  • Mouse resistant

    Yes

  • Rabbit resistant

    Yes

  • Deer resistant

    Yes

  • Toxicity

    No report

Plant calendar

JanFebMarAprMayJuneJulyAugSepOctNovDec
  • Planting
  • Flowering

Useful information

    • Soak your Astrantia 'Rubra' roots in water for 3-6 hours prior to planting.

    • Plant your "Red masterwort" bare roots into temporary pots with a multipurpose compost in spring and grow-on in a sheltered spot outdoors.

    • Choose a pot which comfortably fits the bare roots. Some have a noticeable crown which should be just below the soil surface with any top growth exposed.

    • Plant out into borders or permanent containers in late spring or early summer once in full growth. Choose a position in sun or shade depending on the variety.

    Read all planting & care instructions

  • Orders placed before 1 March 2024
    You can expect your order in March 2024

    Orders placed 1 March - 15 April 2024
    You can expect your order in April 2024

    Orders placed 16 April - 15 May 2024
    You can expect your order within 10 business days

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