Description
Common Name: Masterwort ‘Hadspen Blood’, Great Masterwort ‘Hadspen Blood’
‘Hadspen Blood’ is a very floriferous and vigorous variety featuring large clusters of bearing carmine-red pincushion flowers on maroon stems. After flowering, plants can be rejuvenated by cutting them back close to the ground – fresh new foliage and a late crop of flowers start appearing shortly after. Astrantia ‘Hadspen Blood’ is prized for fresh or dried floral arrangements. Picking flowers results in even more blooms that will last all summer long. For added interest, bracts remain attractive even after the flowers fade.
Astrantia is a wonderful woodland plant prefering moist, shady areas rich in organic matter. Excellent for the shady perennial border or for naturalizing along a stream. Plants bloom early to late summer on tall stems and they are excellent cut flowers.
Size: Bare Root
Height: 20.0-24.0”
Spread: 15.0-18.0”
Flower Description: Rounded buttonhead flowers cupped with colorful star-shaped bracts. ‘Major Star of Billion’ flowers are a beautiful dark wine-red and occur in clusters on strong, purple stems. Free-flowering and make for great cuttings.
Light Requirement: Full Sun to Partial Shade.
Soil Type: Happiest in a moist soil that drains well and would not be happy in a hot dry site.
Hardiness Zones: 5,6,7,8
Attributes: Deer Resistant, Attracts Butterflies, Sterile Flowers, Upright Growth, Long Bloomer, Prolific Flowering, Cut Flower, Cut Foliage, Showy Flower
Care: Easy Care, Remove spent flowers to prevent self-seeding.
