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Astrantia major Gill Richardson Group

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Astrantia major Gill Richardson Group

Superb variety with cherry red flowers held above strong green foliage. Repeat flowers readily if dead-headed. Up to 90cm.

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Description

A really superb Astrantia with large cherry red flowers. A strong grower and great performer in the garden. We've had this in flower in April, again in July and again in September. Up to 90cm.

At A Glance

Common Name Hattie's pincushion, Masterwort 'Gill Richardson'
Type Hardy Perennial
Height 60cm to 90cm
Colour red
Spread Rate moderate
Flowering mid summer
Soil Type moist,normal,drained
Aspect part-shade,sun
Pollination Attractive to pollinators

Sue's Notes

I first spotted this at shows in 2008 and have been on the look out for it since. The flowers are a brighter red than some of the other red astrantias and it's vigorous too.