Astrantia maj. 'Ruby Wedding' - P9

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

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

Growth habit
Upright, branched.

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.

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 'Ruby Wedding' forms star-shaped, dark red flowers arranged in umbels from June.

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