Details
Astrantia maj. 'Ruby Wedding' is  clump forming deciduous perennial has pretty pin cushion burgundy flowers on stems during early summer to the beginning of Autumn. The stems are above serrated green leaves.

Hardiness
H7 - Hardy in the severest European continental climates (< -20)

Aspect
South-facing or North-facing or West-facing or East-facing

Exposure
Sheltered

Moisture
Poorly-drained, Moist but well-drained

Soil
Sand, Clay, Chalk, Loam

pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral

Size
Ultimate height
0.1-0.5 metres
Ultimate spread
0.1-0.5 metres
Time to ultimate height
2-5 years

How to grow
Cultivation
Best grown in moist, fertile, humus-rich soil in sun or partial shade but will tolerate drier conditions
Propagation
Propagate by seed sown in pots in a cold frame as soon as seed is ripe or propagate by divisionin spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
Flower borders and beds City & Courtyard Gardens Cottage & Informal Garden

How to care
Pruning
Deadhead before seed is ripe to prevent self-seeding
Pests
Generally pest free
Diseases
Powdery mildews may be troublesome