Astrantia major 'Ruby Wedding'

Hattie's pincushion, melancholy gentleman or red masterwort

Family	Apiaceae
Plant Type
Zone	USDA: 3a - 9b RHS: H - FH EGF: H1 - H5 Australia: 1 - 3
Care Level	low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height	60 - 70 cm (2 ft)
Spread	45 - 60 cm (1.5 - 2 ft)
Light	full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture	average to moist, well-drained
Soil Type	clay to sandy
Soil pH	acidic to alkaline

Description	Astrantia major 'Ruby Wedding' (Hattie's pincushion) bears bright red flowers during early summer to early autumn. The foliage is deep green in colour.
Typical Uses	Accent, border, container, cut flowers, dried flowers, mass planting and woodland.