Astrantia major 'Ruby Wedding' (Ruby Wedding Masterwort)
Botanical Information
| Family | Apiaceae |
| Genus | Astrantia |
| Species | major |
| Cultivar | 'Ruby Wedding' |
| Category | Perennials |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 5 - 7 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 4a - 7a |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H5 - H7 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -29 -(-12) |
| Temperature (°F) | -20 - 10 |
| Height | 50 - 100 cm |
| Spread | 10 - 50 cm |
| Growth | Medium |
| Flowering Period | June, July |
Description and Growing Information
| Propagation | By division of clumps in the spring.. |
| Cultivation | Grows in moist, humus-rich soil in full sunlight to partial shade. Can withstand drier conditions. |
| Pests | Powdery mildew. |
| Notable Specimens | The A.M. Cuddy Gardens, Strathroy, Ontario, Canada |
| Leaf Description | Long, dark green basal leaves. |
| Flower Description | Purple-red in colour, formed from dozens of petals curved upward to form a cup with white stamens and purple tips in the center. |
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