Astrantia major 'Hadspen Blood' (R)

Hadspen Blood Masterwort

A classic and highly regarded long-blooming perennial known for its deep wine-red to burgundy pincushion flowers accented with darker bracts. ‘Hadspen Blood’ is valued for its rich color, strong stems, and long flowering season, making it a favorite in cottage and woodland-style gardens.

Key features



Width: 18–24 in (1.5–2 ft)



Height: 24–30 in (2–2.5 ft)



Flower color: Deep wine red to burgundy



Bloom time: Late spring through summer (reblooms well if deadheaded)



Foliage: Deep green, palmately lobed



Form: Upright, clump-forming



Life cycle: Herbaceous perennial



Growing conditions



Sun: Part shade to full sun (prefers afternoon shade in warm climates)



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



Water: Moderate; avoid drought stress



Hardiness: USDA Zones 4–8



Landscape use



Cottage and perennial borders



Woodland and shade gardens



Pollinator gardens



Cut flower gardens (excellent fresh or dried)



Naturalistic and mixed borders



Notes



One of the darkest-flowering astrantias



Attracts bees and beneficial insects



Generally deer resistant



Deadheading promotes continuous bloom



Performs best in cool, evenly moist soils

Plant type

Perennial

Height

24-30''

Width

18-24"'

Hardiness zones

5–9

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Growth rate

Moderate

Bloom time

Summer

Flower color

Fuchsia

Leaf color

Green

Fall color

Green

Attracts

Bees, Butterflies

Soil

Clay, Loamy, Well Drained, Wet Area

Landscape use

Border, Mass Planting

Shape

Spreading, Upright

Deer resistant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No