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Astrantia major 'Ruby Wedding'

Astrantia major ‘Ruby Wedding’

£5.95

(41 customer reviews)

Clump-forming perennial with lobed green leaves. Long lasting, pincushion, dark crimson flowers throughout summer. Height 60cm. Spread 45cm. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy.

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Description

Astrantia major ‘Ruby Wedding’ is a hardy perennial celebrated for its long-lasting, dark crimson pincushion flowers that bloom throughout summer. This clump-forming plant is an excellent choice for adding depth and colour to borders, cottage gardens, or pollinator-friendly spaces. Follow this guide to ensure Astrantia major ‘Ruby Wedding’ thrives in your garden.

PLANTING and AFTERCARE GUIDE
Best Planting Time
  • Spring: The best time to plant Astrantia major ‘Ruby Wedding’ is in spring, as the warming soil allows the roots to establish before the growing season.
  • Autumn: Planting in early autumn is another option, giving your Astrantia time to settle before entering dormancy. This ensures vigorous growth in the following spring.
Site Selection
  • Sunlight: Astrantia major ‘Ruby Wedding’ flourishes in full sun to partial shade. A partially shaded spot is ideal, especially during the hottest hours, to protect the plant and encourage vibrant blooms.
  • Soil: Astrantia major ‘Ruby Wedding’ prefers fertile, moist, and well-drained soil. Incorporate organic matter such as compost or leaf mould to enrich the soil and retain moisture.
Planting Instructions
  1. Prepare the Hole: Dig a hole twice the width of the root ball and the same depth. This provides ample space for your Astrantia to spread its roots.
  2. Amend the Soil: Mix in compost or other organic material to improve soil fertility and drainage, ensuring optimal conditions for growth.
  3. Planting: Position the plant in the hole so that the crown sits at soil level. Backfill the hole, gently firming the soil around the plant to eliminate air pockets.
  4. Watering: After planting, water thoroughly to help the soil settle and support root development.
Watering Requirements
  • Active Growth Period: Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged during the growing season. Astrantia benefits from regular watering, particularly during dry spells.
  • Dormant Season: Reduce watering in late autumn and winter when the plant is dormant. Avoid letting the soil dry out completely but ensure it remains well-drained.
Feeding
  • Spring: Apply a balanced, slow-release fertiliser in early spring to give Astrantia major ‘Ruby Wedding’ a strong start to the growing season.
  • Mid-Summer: A light feed in mid-summer helps to sustain flowering and keep the plant healthy.
Pruning and Deadheading
  • Deadheading: Remove spent flowers throughout the blooming season to encourage your Astrantia to produce new blooms and to keep the plant looking tidy.
  • Autumn Pruning: Cut back the foliage to ground level in late autumn after the flowering period ends. This prepares the plant for dormancy and encourages robust regrowth in spring.
Mulching
  • Spring: Add a 5–7 cm layer of mulch around your Astrantia in spring. Use organic materials such as compost or bark chips to retain soil moisture, suppress weeds, and regulate temperature.
  • Winter: A winter mulch helps protect the plant’s roots from frost and ensures its survival during colder months.
Supporting the Plant
  • Staking: Although Astrantia major ‘Ruby Wedding’ typically has strong stems, staking may be necessary in exposed areas or during windy conditions to prevent damage.
Final Tips

Astrantia major ‘Ruby Wedding’ is a low-maintenance perennial that thrives in moist, fertile soil and partial shade. Deadheading spent flowers and applying mulch during spring and winter will ensure the plant’s long-term health and beauty. Incorporating Astrantia into your garden will provide striking, dark crimson blooms that attract pollinators and enhance your outdoor space throughout the summer months.

RHS Details

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Additional information

Pot Size

Plant Botanical Type

Perennial (herbaceous)
Flower Colour

Crimson, Red
Leaf Colour

Green
Varigated Leaf

No
Scent

No
Height

0.6m
Spread

0.45m
Blooms/foliage interest in

Summer, Autumn
Evergreen

No
Hardiness

Winter to -10C
Container

Borders and Containers
Sun/shade

Full sun, partial shade
Soil Type

Loam (normal)
Soil PH

Neutral
Drainage

Moist Soil
Hazerdous

No
Insect Attraction

Bees

41 reviews for Astrantia major ‘Ruby Wedding’

  1. John P. (verified owner) –

    Nice plants. But Royal Mail not very quick with delivery taking 3 days and plants looked stressed

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  4. Jackie (verified owner) –

    The plants are in good condition and arrived in good time, well packaged.

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  6. Anna (verified owner) –

    Very impressed with the lovely plant, great service and prompt delivery. Looking forward to seeing the plant in bloom. Thank you.

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  9. Christine (verified owner) –

    Healthy robust plants and delivery was excellent within two days of ordering

  10. Beth (verified owner) –

    Great quality and delivery quick and packaged well – will not bespattered to recommend company

  11. Deborah Gurr (verified owner) –

    Really lovely plants well packed arrived in perfect condition .

  12. Anonymous (verified owner) –

    Lovely plants, well packaged

  13. Narendra Shindroja (verified owner) –

    Lovely plant nice colour

  14. John Curtis (verified owner) –

    Plant looks good quick delivery as always

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  16. David Nash (verified owner) –

    Super plants in really lovely condition and very well packed. Really excited to see then next year in bloom 😊

  17. Rita S. (verified owner) –

    Good size, healthy looking plants, well packaged

  18. lauren (verified owner) –

    Good plant

  19. Judith P. (verified owner) –

    A good sized plant in flower and very well packaged. Arrived very soon after ordering. I won’t hesitate to buy from you again.

  20. Janice (verified owner) –

    Lovely established plants.

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  26. Anonymous (verified owner) –

    Thank you for your healthy plants.

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  29. Lesley (verified owner) –

    Beautiful plants and great quality. Excellent price and fats delivery. I will use this company again. It appears to have a wide range of competitively priced products easy to search for online. Would recommend.

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  31. Amanda R. (verified owner) –

    Healthy plant with lots of new growth and a good size.

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  33. Penny (verified owner) –

    The plant arrived in good condition as ever and is a good size. I have grown astantias before and am very fond of them and think they are very pretty.

  34. Amanda Rees (verified owner) –

    Arrived as healthy plants with stunning flowers and packaged well.

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  38. Carol H. (verified owner) –

    Lovely healthy plant great colour I’m hoping I will have this plant in the garden for years to come.

  39. W F. (verified owner) –

    Good service plant has very little growth hoping it will survive

  40. Gillian Bowman (verified owner) –

    Look good

  41. Alison (verified owner) –

    My first ever order from Proctors, and I was really impressed, not only by the healthy plants I received, but by the obvious care taken in packaging them, including plant supports. Thank you.

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