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ASTRANTIA major 'Moulin Rouge'
Commonly known as Masterwort
Deep red pin-cushion flowers surrounded by a ruff of red bracts which appear from early to late summer
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DeciduousDeeply 3- to 7-lobed, toothed, basal leaves 8-15cm (3-6in) long
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Height90cm (36in) -
Spread45cm (18in)
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HerbaceousEarly in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.Clump-forming perennial. Small flowers are produced in umbels 2-3cm (¾-1¼in) across surrounded by bracts
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Very hardyHardy in the severest continental climates including exposed upland locations in the UK. Plant can withstand temperatures < -20 (-4°F) -
Full sun -
Partial shade
ASTRANTIA major 'Moulin Rouge'
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Additional Features
Pests & DiseasesSlugs, aphids, powdery mildew
Place of originGarden origin -
Garden Location/ConditionsBorderSuitable for a moist borderCottage garden
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HardinessFully hardy
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Seasonal InterestSummer
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Soil ConditionsFertile moist well-drained soilHumus-rich
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Wildlife
Bee friendly
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Astrantia - Growing Guide
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90cm (36in)
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45cm (18in) |
Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
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Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
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Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50
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