Astrantia Red Button

Astrantia ‘Red Button’ is a charming perennial that combines rich colour with the delicate, natural beauty for which Masterworts are so highly regarded. Flowering freely throughout summer, it produces elegant rose-red blooms that hover above fresh green foliage, bringing texture, movement and long-lasting interest to the garden.

Each flower is beautifully detailed, with a pincushion-like centre surrounded by layers of papery bracts in soft shades of red and rosy crimson. Individually, the blooms are intricate and refined, while en masse they create a gentle wash of colour that weaves effortlessly through mixed borders.

Its compact, clump-forming habit makes ‘Red Button’ particularly versatile. It sits comfortably among neighbouring perennials, adding depth and contrast without overpowering the planting. Whether used in cottage gardens, wildlife-friendly borders, woodland-style schemes or more contemporary naturalistic plantings, it brings a relaxed elegance that feels entirely at home.

A valuable plant for pollinators, the flowers attract bees and a wide variety of beneficial insects throughout the season. They are also excellent for cutting, lending a romantic, old-fashioned charm to both fresh and dried arrangements.

‘Red Button’ pairs beautifully with peonies, salvias, nepeta, campanulas, alliums, astilbes, hostas, ferns and ornamental grasses, where its airy flowers soften stronger shapes and colours while helping to create a layered, harmonious planting scheme.

For best results, grow in fertile, moisture-retentive but well-drained soil in sun or partial shade. Reliable, long flowering and easy to grow, Astrantia ‘Red Button’ is an excellent choice for gardeners seeking a perennial with understated beauty and exceptional garden performance.

Height: 60-70cm
Spread: 45-60cm
Flowering Period: June to September
Position: Sun or partial shade
Soil: Moist, fertile, well-drained soil
Hardiness: Fully hardy perennial

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