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Astrantia major Ruby Cloud - Masterwort

Astrantia major Ruby Cloud
Masterwort

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Planted a year ago, they have taken well and grown nicely. Even when moved from their initial position.

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Perennial with timeless charm offering pink burgundy to purple-red flowers throughout the summer, barely tinged with apple green, intricately delicate like jewels. So easy to succeed that it often finds its way into slightly neglected places. Single, graceful and sturdy, this perennial finds its place in all styles of gardens, in moist soil. Good flower for dried or fresh bouquets.
Flower size
3 cm
Height at maturity
70 cm
Spread at maturity
45 cm
Exposure
Sun, Partial shade, Shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -29°C
Soil moisture
Moist soil
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Best planting time March, October
Recommended planting time February to April, September to November
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Description

Astrantia major 'Ruby Cloud' is a unique and precious variety of masterwort, with a long summer flowering period and blooms that looks like a constellation of stars in a deep and soft pink-purple colour, barely touched with apple green.  Astrantia major is a perennial often seen in cottage gardens, and is so easy to grow that it often finds its way into neglected areas. 'Ruby Cloud' has simple grace and an accommodating nature. A good flower for both dried and fresh bouquets.  It is also a good flower for both dried and fresh bouquets.

 

Astrantia major, native to central and eastern Europe, belongs to the Apiaceae family (formerly known as Umbellifers), and is a distant relative of the carrot. It is a herbaceous and deciduous plant, perennial from its stump, very hardy, with vegetation that disappears in winter and reforms in spring. A bushy and fairly loose habit, this plant forms a clump that is 70-80 cm (28-32in) tall in flower, sometimes up to 90 cm (35in) in very favourable conditions, and 45 cm (18in) wide. The foliage is dense, composed of palmate leaves with 5 deep lobes, lanceolate, toothed, strongly veined, and a fairly dark green. The inflorescences of this plant are organized in umbels, which we call flowers. They appear from July to September, at the end of very stiff and branched floral stems. Each one is composed of dozens of small red-purple flowers, surrounded by large bracts in the same burgundy pink colour washed with apple green.

 

Astrantia major 'Ruby Cloud' grows easily in moist and well-drained soil in sunny, semi-shaded, or even shady positions in warm climates. Very popular in contemporary gardens, it requires little maintenance and thrives even in neglected areas. It is particularly well-suited to the 'cottage' style, in drifts of plantings, as its flowers, which complement ornamental grasses very well, bring texture to the garden. You can also create large rustic bouquets along herbaceous borders, and of course make beautiful fresh or dried floral compositions. It pairs perfectly with perennials (asters, peonies, delphiniums, bellflowers, foxgloves) and roses in natural and/or romantic settings.

Tips: Combine several varieties of masterwort to create a beautiful colour palette.

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Astrantia major Ruby Cloud - Masterwort (Flowering) Flowering
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Astrantia major Ruby Cloud - Masterwort (Plant habit) Plant habit

Flowering

Flower colour red
Flowering time June to July, September
Inflorescence Umbel
Flower size 3 cm
Good for cut flowers Cut flower blooms

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour dark green

Plant habit

Height at maturity 70 cm
Spread at maturity 45 cm
Growth rate normal

Botanical data

Genus

Astrantia

Species

major

Cultivar

Ruby Cloud

Family

Apiaceae

Other common names

Masterwort

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference863071

Planting and care

Easy to grow, Astrantia major 'Ruby Cloud' thrives in humus-rich, moist and well-drained soil in sunny, partially shaded, or even shady locations in warm climates. It requires little maintenance. Cut back the unsightly foliage before winter and remove faded flowers to encourage a second flowering. It self-seeds very easily, although not always reliably. Its only known enemies are slugs and snails.

Astrantia 'Ruby Cloud' should be planted in spring or autumn, at a rate of 5 plants per square meter. To plant your young plant, prepare your soil to a depth of 20 cm (8in) by breaking up the soil well and adding fertiliser such as bone meal.  Position your plant, removed from its pot, by covering the top of the root ball with 3 cm (1in) of soil. Fill in the hole, tamp down, and water thoroughly to eliminate any air pockets. During dry weather, water regularly for a few weeks to facilitate root establishment. During wet weather, it is necessary to protect the young plants from slugs by using wood ash, slug repellent, or even beer! Each of these solutions is highly effective.

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Planting period

Best planting time March, October
Recommended planting time February to April, September to November

Intended location

Suitable for Shaded rockery, Woodland edge, Undergrowth
Type of use Border
Hardiness Hardy down to -29°C (USDA zone 5) Show map
Ease of cultivation Beginner
Planting density 5 per m2
Exposure Sun, Partial shade, Shade
Soil pH Any
Soil type Clayey (heavy), Clayey-chalky (heavy and alkaline), Silty-loamy (rich and light)
Soil moisture Moist soil, Rich, moist and deep

Care

Pruning instructions Cut the faded flowers as they appear to encourage repeat flowering. Prune the faded stems close to the ground at the end of winter.
Pruning Pruning recommended once a year
Pruning time February to March, July to August
Disease resistance Very good
Overwinter Can be left in the ground
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