Chalky / Alkaline / Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy
Astrantias are superb perennials for light shade under trees and shrubs, on a stream bank or in a moist border. They will tolerate drier soils as long as the plants are surrounded with a thick layer of mulch in spring.
Astrantia 'Hadspen Blood' is a beautiful astrantia, bearing carmine-red pincushion flowers on maroon stems. After flowering, plants can be rejuvenated by cutting them back close to the ground - fresh new foliage and a late crop of flowers start appearing shortly after. Astrantia 'Hadspen Blood' does not spread far, but is likely to self-seed readily.
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Astrantia ‘Hadspen blood’ and wildlife
Astrantia ‘Hadspen blood’ is known for attracting bees, butterflies/moths and other pollinators. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.
Is known to attract Bees
Bees
Is not known to attract Beneficial insects
Beneficial insects
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is known to attract Butterflies/Moths
Butterflies/Moths
Is known to attract Other pollinators
Other pollinators
Is Astrantia ‘Hadspen blood’ poisonous?
Astrantia ‘Hadspen blood’ has no toxic effects reported.
