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Actaea

 A stellar performer of the plant world - fantastic foliage, an architectual frame and late flowers on lofty strong stems. Actaea thrive in shade and partial shade, although they dislike boggy conditions. They look wonderful at the back of borders and associate beautifully with ferns, Tiarellas and Japanese anemones. They won't thrive in very alkaline and well drained soils. They are in the buttercup family and need similar conditions to most other members of this diverse family.

All parts of the plants are poisonous and gloves need to be worn when handling.
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Actaea japonica 'Cheju-do'

  • Pot size: 1 Litre
  • Plant size: 100cm plus (36 ins)
  • Growing condition: Partial - full shade
  • Flowering season: August to September

Spikes of white flowers in Autumn to 1.2m tall. From Japanese collected seed.

Price: £6.50


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Actaea simplex 'Brunette' AGM

Actaea simplex 'Brunette' AGM
  • Pot size: 1 Litre
  • Plant size: 150cm plus (60 ins)
  • Growing condition: Partial - full shade
  • Flowering season: August to October

Divisions of this fabulous dark brown leaved woodlander. Creamy, white, small flowers in late summer which look stunning with the bronzy foliage.


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Price: (3 or more plants) £6.50


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Actaea simplex 'Pink Spike'
  • Pot size: 1 Litre
  • Plant size: 150cm plus (60 ins)
  • Growing condition: Partial - full shade
  • Flowering season: August to October

A new form of this lovely Autumn flowering plant that starts white but fades quickly to pink, with bright anthers.
Poisonous and wear gloves when handling.

Price: £6.95


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