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CIMICIFUGA
Commonly known as Bugbane, Cohosh, Snakeroot
All AUG-OCT (syn. Actaea)
ACTAEA syn. Cimicifuga.
Genus of 27 species of woodland perennials with short rhizomes from temperate regions of the northern hemisphere.
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Herbaceous - Early in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch. - erect,clump forming, rhizomatous perennials. Bottlebrush-like spikes of flowers followed by greenish-white, then brown, dry seedpods.
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Additional Features - Good to know - - re-classified as ' Actaea' in 2000. Good for moist border or woodland. -
Pests & Diseases - none. -
Place of origin - northern temperate regions. -
Soil Conditions - Fertile moist well-drained soil - - humus- rich.
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Wildlife - Butterfly friendly -
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Cimicifuga - Growing Guide
Herbaceous Plants - Video Collection
- Dividing Herbaceous Perennials - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Spring Planting Osteospermums - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Dividing Summer Perennials - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Dividing summer flowering Hemerocallis - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Summer propagation - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Self-seeding aquilegia - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Supporting Plants - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Dead heading meconopsis - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Dead heading Delphiniums - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Feeding herbaceous peonies - Video Tip ondemand_video
Buy Varieties of CIMICIFUGA
CIMICIFUGA 'Chocoholic' >
Commonly known as: Bugbane, Cohosh, Snakeroot.
Pink blooms fading to white. Purple-bronze foliage
CIMICIFUGA pachypoda 'Misty Blue' >
Commonly known as: Bugbane, Cohosh, Snakeroot.
Blue foliage and white flowers on small reddish stems
CIMICIFUGA racemosa 'Pink Spike' >
Commonly known as: Black cohosh, Black snakeroot.
Black foliage and flowers which open pink
CIMICIFUGA simplex 'Atropurpurea' >
Commonly known as: Bugbane, Cohosh, Snakeroot.
A beautiful plant with wine coloured foliage and white flowers on tall stems
CIMICIFUGA simplex 'Brunette' >
Commonly known as: Bugbane, Cohosh, Snakeroot.
Very dark black purple leaves and spikes of scented white flowers
CIMICIFUGA simplex 'White Pearl' >
Commonly known as: Bugbane, Cohosh, Snakeroot.
White flowers and green leaves
Useful extras...
Harrod Horticulture Plant Supports - Plant & Border Supports
Trumpet wire support
The Harrod Peony plant supports have a striking trumpet shape which is ideal for supporting many plants including peonies. Available in several sizes, in traditional rust & matt black colour.
6 options from £36.00
Harrod Horticulture Plant Supports - Plant & Border Supports
Curved border restraints
The border restraints are made from sturdy, solid 6mm galvanised steel wire and powder coated dark olive green, available in a variety of sizes providing strong plant support to stop plants falling across lawns and paths
4 options from £14.50
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
2 options from £6.00
