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astrantia 'Hadspen Blood'

Astrantia 'Hadspen Blood'

Genus: Astrantia
Family: Apiaceae

About this plant

'Hadspen Blood' reaches 70cm tall and has dark red flowers surrounded by very dark red bracts

Growing Information

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

H7

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

pH

Acid

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Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly DrainedMoist But Well Drained

Aspect

North FacingEast FacingWest FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Best grown in moist, fertile, humus-rich soil in sun or partial shade but will tolerate drier conditions

Pruning

Deadhead before seed is ripe to prevent self-seeding

Propagation

Propagate by seed sown in pots in a cold frame as soon as seed is ripe (cultivars may not come true) or propagate by division in spring

Pests

May be affected by astrantia leaf miner

Diseases

Powdery mildews may be troublesome

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalGround Cover

Planting Places

IndoorOutdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummer

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years