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Astrantia major 'Star of Fire' (PBR)

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Astrantia major 'Star of Fire' (PBR)

One of the best new red Astrantias I've seen. Deep red bracts tipped with black. To 80cm.

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Description

One of the best new red Astrantias I've seen. Deep red bracts tipped with black. Leaves edged in pink and black. Very long flowering. Stunning. To 80cm.

At A Glance

Common Name Hattie's pincushion, Masterwort 'Star of Fire'
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

Like most red Astrantias Star of Fire shows it's strongest colours when grown in plenty of sunlight. Does best in a moisture retentive soil, but OK on our sandy loam. We give it a bucket of water in summer in dry spells