{"product_id":"astrantia-major-rosea","title":"Astrantia major Red 11cm Pot","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAstrantia major ‘Red’ – A Striking Red Masterwort\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eAstrantia major ‘Red’ is a bold, clump-forming perennial prized for its rich, deep red star-shaped flowers framed by soft green bracts. Flowering from late spring into summer, the airy blooms rise elegantly above lush, deeply divided foliage, adding vibrant colour, texture, and architectural interest to borders, woodland gardens, and cottage-style planting schemes. 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