Astrantia maj. 'Red Joyce' - P9

Description
Masterwort 'Red Joyce' (Astrantia major) is an upright perennial that produces purplish-pink, star-shaped flowers arranged in umbels from June to July. Its palmate leaves are medium green. In a semi-shaded position with well-drained, humus-rich, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 40 cm and spreads to approx. 30 cm. The Masterwort 'Red Joyce' is highly frost-tolerant.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Astrantia major ssp. involucrata.

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are heavily favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * cut flower

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of Masterwort 'Red Joyce' are medium green, palmate.

Frost hardiness
The Masterwort 'Red Joyce' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Upright.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in partial shade.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: Autumn, depending on variety also in spring.

Planting partner
The Masterwort 'Red Joyce' sets beautiful accents together with: Japanese mountain grass, large starry umbel, purple bellflower.

Care
- If the plant is divided every 2-3 years and weak roots and shoots are removed, the reward is better growth and flowering vigour! - If the plant is watered less frequently but thoroughly and penetratingly, the plant roots are encouraged to penetrate into deeper soil layers. This helps the plant to survive periods of drought. - If the plants are cut back after flowering, they will sprout again and flower once more.

Flower
Astrantia major 'Red Joyce' produces star-shaped, purplish-pink flowers arranged in umbels from June onwards.

Use
Cut, bee pasture, woodland edge, natural garden, rose garden