Astrantia 'Sparkling Stars Red'
Sparkling red tones for brighter borders
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Hereford
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Astrantia 'Sparkling Stars Red'
- Elegantly textured bursts of warm red blooms on tall stems above lush green foliage
- Flowers all summer from May to August
- A resilient perennial plant which is very easy to grow and care for
- Ideal for partly-shaded border, Astrantia also shines in a patio pot and makes stunning cut flowers
- Grows to around 60cm
- RHS certified Plant for Pollinators - bees can't keep away!
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Yes, Astrantia 'Sparkling Stars Red' grows well in 30 cm pots, provided it is kept moist and cool below 25°C.
How big does it get?
Astrantia 'Sparkling Stars Red' typically reaches a mature height of 70 cm and a spread of 45 cm.
How much sunlight does this need?
Astrantia 'Sparkling Stars Red' requires partial to full shade to flourish.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
Astrantia 'Sparkling Stars Red' prefers moist, fertile, humus-rich soil, ideally keeping the root zone cool.
How much watering does this plant need?
Water Astrantia 'Sparkling Stars Red' regularly to keep the soil evenly moist, providing about 2.5 cm of water weekly during the growing season, and slightly more when temperatures surpass 25°C.
Will this plant need pruning?
No strict pruning is required, but Astrantia 'Sparkling Stars Red' generally benefits from deadheading faded flowers to encourage further blooming and cutting back dead foliage in late autumn or early spring.
How hardy is this plant?
Astrantia 'Sparkling Stars Red' is fully hardy with an RHS rating of H7, surviving temperatures below -20°C, and is hardy across all UK regions.
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