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ACTAEA 'Chocoholic'
Commonly known as Bugbane, Cohosh, Snakeroot
Pink blooms fading to white. Purple-bronze foliage
individually £14.50 each , 3+ £12.00 each
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Good to know
Wildlife plant - bottlebrush-like flowers are attractive to butterflies -
Pests & Diseases
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Place of origin
Russia, western China, Mongolia, Korea, Japan -
Shades of pink
All shades of pink through to Carmine (red) -
White
Fading white -
Racemes6-30cm (2½-12in) long
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BorderSuits a mixed or herbaceous border
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Cottage garden
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Fully hardy
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Purple
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Height
1-1.2m (3-4ft) -
Spread
60cm (24in)
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HerbaceousEarly in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.Clump-forming perennial with basal leaves 30-75cm (12-30in) long composed of numerous oval to rounded leaflets. Often arching stems.
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Very hardy
Hardy in the severest continental climates including exposed upland locations in the UK. Plant can withstand temperatures < -20 (-4°F) -
Scented flowers
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Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Fertile moist well-drained soilHumus-rich.
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Partial shade
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harmful if eaten
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Butterfly friendly
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Mature Size1-1.2m (3-4ft)
60cm (24in)
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