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ASTRANTIA major 'Ruby Wedding'
Commonly known as Masterwort, Melancholy gentleman
Deep ruby-red flowers on maroon stems
Plant Details
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Good to knowWildlife plant - insects
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Pests & DiseasesSlugs, aphids, powdery mildew.
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Place of originGarden origin. Darwin Plants, Netherlands
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DeciduousDeeply 3- to 7-lobed, toothed, basal leaves 8-15cm (3-6in) long
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Red
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Fully hardy
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Height75cm (30in)
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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. Flowers in umbels 2-3cm (¾-1¼in) across
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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)
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Bee friendly
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Mature Size75cm (30in)
45cm (18in)
Planting Tips and Care Advice
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Garden Location/Conditions
BorderSuitable for a moist borderCottage garden
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Soil Conditions
Fertile moist well-drained soilHumus-rich.
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Sun Requirements
Full sunPartial shade
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