Actaea Chocoholic

Lovely dark leaved plants - so long as they receive some direct light - but also shade lovers (a bit contradictory I know) thriving on heavy moist soil. Very different from our usual fare that requires “well drained” soils. Previously called Cimicifuga and plenty of our long standing customers will recognise that name better. The flowers appear as tall, white, scented plumes in late summer/early autumn and go on into the winter due with their interesting seed heads. Plants from 1 litre pots.

Planting Instructions

Best planted in heavy, moist soils that do not completely dry out in summer. Also best in direct sunshine to achieve full leaf colouration, but they will grow perfectly well in the shade. Plant with the 'nose' just showing. Allow 24" (60cm) spacing between plants. Tall white scented blooms in the autumn that are attractive to insects, about 60" (1.5 m) tall.

Plant Details

Flowers     Sept/Oct

Height        60” (1.5m)