ACTAEA racemosa 'Pink Spike'

Commonly known as Black cohosh, Black snakeroot

Black foliage and flowers which open pink
Further Reading....
  • Shades of pink
    All shades of pink through to Carmine (red)
  • Height
    1.2m-2.2m (4-7ft)
  • Spread
    60cm (24in)
  • Herbaceous
    Early in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.
    Clump forming perennial. Basal leaves to 40cm (16in) long. Slender, branched stems. Flowers deepen in colour as they age.
  • Hardy - very cold winter
    Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F)
  • Partial shade

ACTAEA racemosa 'Pink Spike'

 

 

  • Additional Features
    Berries
    These plants have berries.
    Good to know
    faded flowerheads look attractive in the winter garden. Wildlife plant - bottlebrush-like spikes are attractive to butterflies late in the season
    Pests & Diseases
    None.
    Place of origin
    Eastern North America.
  • Flower Shape
    Racemes
    60cm (24in) long of flowers 0.5-1.5 (¼-½in) long
  • Garden Location/Conditions
    Border
    Suits a mixed or herbaceous border
    Cottage garden
  • Hardiness
    Fully hardy
  • Scented Plants
    Scented flowers
    Unpleasantly scented.
  • Seasonal Interest
    Autumn
    Summer
  • Soil Conditions
    Fertile moist well-drained soil
    Humus-rich.
  • Toxic - Category C
    Harmful if eaten
    People
  • Wildlife
    Butterfly friendly
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Cimicifuga - Growing Guide
Herbaceous Plants - Video Collection
1.2m-2.2m (4-7ft)
 Herbaceous - guide for size not form Average Person
  60cm (24in)
  

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