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Astrantia major Gill Richardson Group

Astrantia major Gill Richardson Group (Hattie's pincushion, Masterwort 'Gill Richardson')

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. Hardy. 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 about Astrantia major Gill Richardson Group (Hattie's pincushion, Masterwort 'Gill Richardson')

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.

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