Astrantia, Moulin Rouge
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Short Description
Unique maroon flowers all summer long.
Full Description
Unique maroon flowers are produced all summer. Makes an excellent fresh or dried cut flower. Grows well in partial shade. Attracts butterflies.
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Zone This refers to the USDA hardiness zone assigned to each part of the country, based on the minimum winter temperature that a region typically experiences. Hardiness zone ranges are provided for all perennial plants and you should always choose plants that fall within your range.
4-7
Sun The amount of sunlight this product needs daily in order to perform well in the garden. Full sun means 6 hours of direct sun per day; partial sun means 2-4 hours of direct sun per day; shade means little or no direct sun.
Part Sun
Height The typical height of this product at maturity.
18 inches
Spread The width of the plant at maturity.
18 inches
Bloom Season The time of the year when this product normally blooms.
Spring, Summer
Resistant To Adverse garden conditions, such as heat or frost, deer or rabbits, that this product can tolerate well.
Wet Soil
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Start Indoors Starting seeds indoors is called Indoor Sow or Indirect Sow and these dates are when to sow seeds indoors in the spring or summer
Transplant When to transplant bulbs or roots in the garden for spring
Start Outdoors Starting seeds outdoors is called Outdoor Sow or Direct Sow and these dates are when to sow seeds outdoors in the spring or summer
Start Indoors Fall Starting seeds indoors in the fall called Indoor Sow or Indirect Sow and these dates are when to sow seeds outdoors in the fall
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Start Outdoors Fall Starting seeds outdoors in the fall is called Outdoor Sow or Direct Sow and these dates are when to sow seeds outdoors in the fallFirst Date: Mar-28 - Last Date: May-16
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Planting in the Garden:
- Choose a location in part shade with moist, rich soil.
- Prepare the bed by turning the soil under to a depth of 6-12, inches removing any debris, and lightly raking as level as possible.
- The addition of organic matter (leaf mold, compost, well-rotted manure) benefits all gardens and is essential in recently constructed neighborhoods.
- Dig a hole deep and wide enough to accommodate the bare root.
- Set the plant such that the crown is at or just slightly below the ground level. Allow roots to fan out from the crown at around a 45 degree angle. Roots should spread out separately, like stretched fingers, from the crown, and not bunch up. It may be helpful to build a cone-shaped mound of soil in the bottom of the hole and spread the roots around it. It is important to set the roots such that the crown is roughly level with the ground.
- Cover the roots with soil and tamp down firmly to get rid of air pockets. Fill the soil to just below the crown, where the top growth and leaves will emerge. Make sure all the roots under the crown are in good contact with the soil.
- Water well to fully saturate the roots and soil.
- Wait until new growth starts to appear before applying a layer of mulch.
How to Grow
- Keep weeds under control during the growing season. Weeds compete with plants for water, space and nutrients, so control them by either cultivating often or use a mulch to prevent their germination.
- Mulches also help retain soil moisture and maintain even soil temperatures. For perennials, an organic mulch of aged bark or shredded leaves lends a natural look to the bed and will improve the soil as it breaks down in time. Always keep mulches off a plant’s stems to prevent possible rot.
- Careful watering is essential in getting perennials off to a good start. Water thoroughly at least once a week to help new roots grow down deeply. Soil should be damp at about 1 inch below the soil surface. You can check this by sticking your finger in the soil. Water early in the morning to give all leaves enough time to dry. One inch of rain or watering per week is recommended for most perennial plants. You can check to see if you need to add water by using a rain gauge.
- Until plants become established, some protection from extreme winds and direct, hot sunlight may be necessary. Good air movement is also important.
- After new growth appears, a light fertilizer may be applied. Keep granular fertilizers away from the plant crown and foliage to avoid burn injury. Use low rates of a slow release fertilizer, as higher rates may encourage root rots.
- “Deadhead”, remove spent flower heads to encourage continuous flowering and prevent seed development.
- Remove and discard foliage after a hard frost in fall.
- Divide the clumps to keep astrantia under control as these plants spread quickly.
Growing Tips
- Many gardeners do not cut back perennial flower seed heads in the fall, but wait until early spring before the new foliage appears. This provides food for wildlife over the winter.
- Astrantia makes a great cut flower, fresh or dried.
- Astrantia will naturalize under trees and also makes a nice addition to perennial borders. It combines well with ornamental grasses, ferns, astilbes and irises.
Zone
4-7
Sun
Part Sun
Height
18 inches
Spread
18 inches
Bloom Season
Spring, Summer
Resistant To
Wet Soil
Ornamental Use
Beds, Borders, Cut Flowers, Dried Flowers
Planting Time
Spring
Genus
Astrantia
Life Cycle
Perennial
Astrantia, Moulin Rouge is rated
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Rated 5 out of
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GrammaJane from
beautiful plant
I have had three of the Astrantia Moulin Rouge and three pink ones also. They seem to like limited sunshine because it is under shade of a tall tree from noon time on through the afternoon. It does very well next to the Japanese ferns which are even more in the shade in well-drained soil with added help from Jack's Special Formula plant food and peat moss. It has weathered our minus 25 below zero (!!!) temps for several winters. Ill be sure to get a picture of them ..they do look just like the picture!! Don't give up..they are worth the effort of finding the right place (I was lucky to plant it where I did, I guess.
Date published: 2018-04-25
Rated 2 out of
5
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Garden Fay from
Astrantia moulin rouge
I am waiting to see if this beautiful and very unusual plant will grow next spring. I planted according to the instructions, but nothing happened. I was disappointed. Holding out hope. Any advise from those who were successful???
Date published: 2017-10-13
Rated 1 out of
5
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Lanie from
Neither plant grew. I'm really disappointed.
I followed the instruction to the letter and neither plant came up. I am really disappointed. I didn't realize I was getting a root. In hindsight I would have preferred a pack et of seeds.
Date published: 2017-07-20
Rated 1 out of
5
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Hoffi from
Didn't survive
Plant came already sprouting. It was too cold to plant outside, so I planted indoors... never made it to the garden. Was looking forward to seeing the beautiful flowers pictured in the catalog.
Date published: 2017-07-15
Rated 1 out of
5
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ChrisD from
Garden flowers
I bought this and it died immediately after I planted it. This was the 2nd time I tried to grow this.
Date published: 2017-06-28
Rated 3 out of
5
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beeb from
pretty
Area a planted Moulin Rouge was too wet and a lost it
Date published: 2016-09-19
Rated 1 out of
5
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Astrantia from
Didn't survive the transition.
The bare root plants did not survive the transition into the ground.
Date published: 2016-09-15