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Actaea Plants Mix

Flowering Plant
£45.80
SPP00947
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Quick overview

Actaea or baneberry are elegant plants for shady areas. Flower late in the season adding interest from late summer through autumn, with long spikes of fluffy white flowers that open from pink buds with lovely deep purple divided leaves. A fragrant plant that also provides a valuable source of nectar and pollen for insects. They are low maintenance and grow well in borders in those cooler shady areas. Growing tall to over 1.2m in height, provides a fabulous back drop.

Enjoy growing these shade loving plants from May:

  • Actaea simplex 'Pink Spike' (CIMICIFUGA)

x4 top grade bare root plants supplied.

Actaea simplex is a dramatic plant with fragrant pink-white flowers above bronze-purple foliage. It's a great plant for damp, shady areas in the garden. 

What's in the collection?

Origin/native: Europe, Asia and North America.

Actaea simplex 'Pink Spike' (CIMICIFUGA) x 4 bareroot plants

Elegant plants for shady areas. Flowers of long spikes with fluffy white flowers that open from pink buds with deep purple divided leaves, fragrant plant. Deciduous, rhizomatous, mound-forming hardy perennial. Low maintenance and easy to grow. Height - 1.2m. Spread 60cm.

Also known as baneberry, bugbane and cohosh, from the family Ranunculaceae.

  • Supplied as top grade bare root rhizomes - hardy perennials.
  • Flowering time: Late Summer / Auutmn.
  • Preferred conditions: Shade or part shade.
  • Good nectar source for bees in autumn.

Delivery from May.

Plant Details

Flowering Time:
June to November
Genus / Species:
Actaea
Common Name:
Baneberry
Height / Spread:
1.2m/75cm
Type:
Bare Root / Hardy Perennial
Bulb Size:
Top size

Preferred Conditions

Planting Depth:
5-10cm, roots pointing downwards, "eyes" or growing points slightly below surface
Soil Type:
Soil should retain moisture and be kept moist, especially when the plants are placed in a sunny area.
Where to Plant:
Pots/containers/borders/flower gardens
Position:
Shade / Part shade
Watering:
Watering regularly in containers, daily in hot conditions.
Care Tips:
Perennial plants will come back each year so decide to plant them in final growing positions or if you grow them as container displays they can be planted out after flowering.

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