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Key characteristics

Family: Apiaceae
Height: 24 to 28 inches
Width: 20 to 24 inches
Flower color: Dark burgundy, pincushion-like flowers with dark colored bracts
Foliage color: Deep green, deeply lobed leaves
Bloom time: Early to late summer
Light: Partial shade to full shade
Water: Prefers moist, well-drained soil; dislikes hot, dry conditions
Maintenance: Low; deadhead to encourage rebloom and prevent self-seeding
Growing zone: USDA zones 4–7
Wildlife: Bees and other pollinators

Perennials

Astrantia major 'Burgundy Manor'

Burgundy Manor Greater Masterwort

Astrantia major 'Burgundy Manor' displays rich, deep burgundy-red flowers with finely textured bracts that resemble intricate stars. Blooming from late spring through summer, these flowers create an elegant contrast against the lush, green foliage. Their unique color and form make them a standout addition to garden borders, naturalistic plantings, or cut flower arrangements.

This cultivar originates as an enhanced selection of Astrantia major, bred for its bold color and refined structure.

Light

Partial shade to full shade

Water

Prefers moist, well-drained soil; dislikes hot, dry conditions

Bloom time

Early to late summer

Find this plant

Works well in

Borders
Shade Gardens
Woodland Gardens
Pollinator Gardens
Waterwise Gardens

Companion plants

Epimediums · Hostas · Bleeding hearts · Solomon's seal · Ferns · Lungworts

Design tip

Summer flowers carry the middle of the season, so place it where the bed needs color once spring bulbs fade. Cooler light suits it, so tuck it on the north side of a shrub or wall where the soil stays even.

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