Astrantia 'Abby Road' PPAF

Great Masterwort

A refined, long-blooming perennial prized for its deep burgundy-red, pincushion-style flowers held above elegant, deeply lobed foliage. ‘Abby Road’ offers a compact, upright habit and excellent repeat bloom, making it a standout for borders and lightly shaded gardens.

Key features



Width: 18–24 in (1.5–2 ft)



Height: 20–28 in (1.7–2.3 ft)



Flower color: Deep burgundy red



Bloom time: Late spring to summer (often reblooms if deadheaded)



Foliage: Deep green, palmately lobed



Form: Upright, clump-forming



Life cycle: Herbaceous perennial



Growing conditions



Sun: Part shade to full sun (best with afternoon shade in hot climates)



Soil: Moist, rich, well-drained; prefers consistent moisture



Water: Moderate; avoid prolonged drought



Hardiness: USDA Zones 4–8



Landscape use



Cottage and perennial borders



Woodland and shade gardens



Pollinator gardens



Cut flower gardens (excellent fresh or dried)



Mass plantings and mixed borders



Notes



Attracts bees and beneficial insects



Generally deer resistant



Strong stems hold flowers upright



Deadheading encourages repeat bloom



Performs best in cool, evenly moist conditions

Plant type

Perennial

Height

20-24''

Width

18-24"

Hardiness zones

4–7

Sunlight

Full Sun

Growth rate

Fast

Bloom time

Early Summer, Late Summer

Leaf color

Green

Fall color

Lavender

Attracts

Bees

Soil

Loamy, Well Drained

Landscape use

Hedge, Mass Planting

Shape

Clumping, Upright

Drought tolerant

No