Astrantia major ‘Hadspen Blood’

Astrantia major 'Hadspen Blood' is a masterwort with rich, deep pinkish red flowers that last for months.

Astrantia major ‘Hadspen Blood’ has rich, deep pinkish red flowers that last for months. 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. Deer resistant. Some sites suggest hardiness to zone 3.

Common Name:  Masterwort

Family:  Apiaceae (The Carrot/Parsley Family)

Zone Hardiness:  4-9

Light:  Full Sun Part Sun Part Shade

Height:  12-24"

Width:  12-24"

Primary Bloom Colour:  Red

Secondary Bloom Colour:  White/Cream

Class:  Deciduous

Type:  Perennial

Bloom Time:  Summer

Soil Moisture:  Average, Moist

Stem Colour:  Burgundy

Fragrance:  No

Berries:  

Benefits:  Butterflies Bees

Deer Resistant:  Yes

BC Native:  No

Native Habitat:  Mountain meadows and woodlands.

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