Astrantia major 'Moulin Rouge'
Astrantia
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Astrantia (Astrantia major 'Moulin Rouge') - Description
Unique maroon flowers all summer long. Unique maroon flowers are produced all summer. Makes an excellent fresh or dried cut flower. Attracts butterflies. Ht: 18". Zones 4-7.
Astrantia (Astrantia major 'Moulin Rouge') - Blooming
Blooms umbels of 5-petaled flowers in colors such as deep purple-red and rose-pink. The flowers are surrounded by papery bracts.
Astrantia (Astrantia major 'Moulin Rouge') - Growth
Clump-forming perennials. Masterworts do well in full sun or partial shade, but some varieties, such as A. major 'Sunningdale Veriegated', may need full sun to produce the best leaf colors. Astrantia flourish in woodland gardens, on streambanks, or in a moist border.The flowerheads are appropriate for cutting and make nice additions to dried flower ensembles.
Astrantia (Astrantia major 'Moulin Rouge') - Planting
Seeds can be sown in containers when they are ripe. Divide the plants in spring.
Astrantia (Astrantia major 'Moulin Rouge') - Pest
Prone to aphids, slugs, snails, gray mold and mildew.
Astrantia (Astrantia major 'Moulin Rouge') - Interesting facts
Astrantia is native to the alpine woods and meadows from Europe to Western Asia. The name, Astrantia, refers to the flowerheads, but there is some confusion whether it comes from a corruption of the latin name for ostriches, for their plume-like feathers, or from the latin word for stars, aster.
Astrantia (Astrantia major 'Moulin Rouge') - Soil and irrigation
Masterworts require regular irrigation and do best in soils that are rich in organic matter. Many variants of A. major are tolerant of dry conditions.
