Astrantia major ‘Hadspen Blood'
A well-known masterwort with deep red flowers held above clean green foliage from early summer into autumn. ‘Hadspen Blood’ forms a steady, upright clump and responds well to fertile, moisture-retentive soils, where it flowers repeatedly through the season. A dependable choice for borders and cutting gardens without spreading aggressively.
Growing Conditions
Light: full sun to part shade
Moisture: average to moist
Soil: moisture-retentive; fertile garden soils
Hardiness zone: 4
Maintenance: low
Size & Habit
Height (cm): 60
Spread (cm): 45
Habit: upright clump
Seasonal Interest
Flowering period: June–Sept
Seasonal interest: early summer through early autumn flowering
Foliage: green
Flower: dark red
Ecology & Notes
Wildlife value: pollinators
Deer/Rabbit resistance: moderate
Habitat: perennial borders; cottage-style plantings; cutting gardens
Features: deep red flowers; upright clump; repeat flowering; good cut flower
Notes: a long-established cultivar selected at Hadspen Garden; valued for its deep red colouring and reliable repeat flowering; performs best in fertile, moisture-retentive soils