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Astrantia major Sparkling Stars Red ('Westarr') (Sparkling Stars Series) | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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Astrantia major Sparkling Stars Red ('Westarr') (Sparkling Stars Series)

Astrantia major Sparkling Stars Red ('Westarr') (Sparkling Stars Series)

Pollinator Friendly

Genus: Astrantia
Family: Apiaceae

About this plant

An herbaceous perennial with mounds of mid-green leaves. In summer, dark red-purple flowers appear, surrounded by maroon bracts.

Growing Information

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

LoamChalkClay

AcidAlkaline

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

South FacingNorth FacingWest FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Sheltered

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in fertile, moist but well drained humus rich soil.

Pruning

Cut back after flowers have faded to tidy and encourage a fresh flush of leaf growth

Propagation

Propagate by seed in containers in a cold frame as soon as ripe, or propagate by division in spring

Pests

Maybe susceptible to astrantia leaf miner, slugs and aphids

Diseases

Maybe susceptible to Powdery mildews

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalGround Cover

Planting Places

Outdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Habit

Clump Forming

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years