Astrantia major Gill Richardson Group
Astrantia major Gill Richardson Group
Superb variety with cherry red flowers held above strong green foliage. Repeat flowers readily if dead-headed. Up to 90cm.
Size
£ 5.50
In stock - more than 30
Description
A really superb Astrantia with large cherry red flowers. A strong grower and great performer in the garden. We've had this in flower in April, again in July and again in September. Up to 90cm.
At A Glance
| Common Name | Hattie's pincushion, Masterwort 'Gill Richardson' |
| Type | hardy perennial |
| Height | 60cm to 90cm |
| Colour | red |
| Spread Rate | moderate |
| Flowering | mid summer |
| Soil Type | moist,normal,drained |
| Aspect | part-shade,sun |
| Pollination | Attractive to pollinators |
Sue's Notes
I first spotted this at shows in 2008 and have been on the look out for it since. The flowers are a brighter red than some of the other red astrantias and it's vigorous too.