Astrantia 'Bloody Mary' (Masterwort 'Bloody Mary')
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0.5m max. spread |
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0.5m max. height |
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2-5 years to maturity |
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2 hours care per year |
Botanical name: Astrantia 'Bloody Mary'
Other names: Masterwort 'Bloody Mary', Astrantia major 'Bloody Mary'
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Genus: Astrantia
Variety or cultivar: 'Bloody Mary' _ 'Bloody Mary' is a clump-forming perennial with deeply divided, palmate, dark green leaves and branching stems bearing umbels of dark red flowers with silver centres in summer and autumn.
Astrantia 'Bloody Mary' is: Deciduous
Flower: Silvery-grey, Dark-red in Summer; Dark-red, Silvery-grey in Autumn
Foliage: Dark-green in Spring; Dark-green in Summer; Dark-green in Autumn
Habit: Bushy, Clump-forming, Erect, Open stems
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Specific diseases: Powdery mildew
General care
Pruning: Cut back flower stems when they turn brown to encourage a second flush of flowers. Deadhead before seed is ripe to prevent self-seeding. Lift and divide in early spring. May take time to establish after division as the roots do not like to be disturbed.. REGISTER to read more...
Propagation methods: Division. REGISTER to read more...
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Astrantia 'Bloody Mary' (Masterwort 'Bloody Mary') will reach a height of 0.5m and a spread of 0.5m after 2-5 years.
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Suggested uses: Beds and borders, Coastal, Cottage/Informal, Drying, Flower Arranging
Cultivation: Plant in moist, fertile, humus-rich soil in sun for best foliage colour. Water newly-established plants well in dry conditions. Performs best in heavy, clay soil.
| This plant likes... | Garden match | |
| Soil types: | Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types) |  |
| Soil drainage: | Moist but well-drained, Well-drained | |
| Soil pH: | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral | |
| Light: | Partial Shade, Full Sun | |
| Aspect: | South, East, West | |
| Exposure: | Sheltered | |
| Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | |
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