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astrantia 'Ruby Star'

Astrantia 'Ruby Star'^PBR

Genus: Astrantia
Family: Apiaceae

About this plant

'Ruby Star' is a perennial that has divided, palmate foliage that has dark tones when young. Flowering stems are tinged red and starry flowers in summer are also dark red

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 Drained

Aspect

East FacingSouth FacingWest Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Best grown in moist, fertile, humus-rich soil in sun or partial shade

Pruning

Deadhead to prevent self-seeding

Propagation

Propagate by division in spring

Pests

May be affected by astrantia leaf miner

Diseases

Powdery mildews may be troublesome

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalGround CoverFlower Borders

Planting Places

IndoorOutdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummer

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Clump Forming

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years