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    ACTAEA
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    ACTAEA

    Commonly known as Bugbane, Cohosh, Snakeroot

    All AUG-OCT (formally Cimicifuga)

    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.
    • harmful if eaten
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    • Butterfly friendly
    Planting Tips and Care Advice
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    Varieties
    ACTAEA 'Chocoholic'
    Pink blooms fading to white. Purple-bronze foliage
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £14.50
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    Available again FEB 2025
    fresh stock in late winter
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    ACTAEA racemosa 'Pink Spike'
    Black cohosh, Black snakeroot
    Black foliage and flowers which open pink
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £14.50
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    Available Early Spring 2025
    Spring according to the Met office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore early spring is early March to mid-April. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
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    ACTAEA simplex 'Atropurpurea'
    A beautiful plant with wine coloured foliage and white flowers on tall stems
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £14.50
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    Available again FEB 2025
    fresh stock in late winter
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    ACTAEA simplex 'Brunette'
    Very dark black purple leaves and spikes of scented white flowers
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £14.50
    ACTAEA simplex 'White Pearl'
    White flowers and green leaves
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £14.50
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    Available again FEB 2025
    fresh stock in late winter
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    Useful extras...

    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)
    Small - 60g sachet
    £3.00
    Medium - 150gm sachet - inc c&p
    £6.00
    Large - 360gram sachet - inc c&p
    £12.00
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