ACTAEA 'Chocoholic'

Commonly known as Bugbane, Cohosh, Snakeroot

Pink blooms fading to white. Purple-bronze foliage
Further Reading....
  • Shades of pink
    All shades of pink through to Carmine (red)
  • White
    Fading white
  • Height
    1-1.2m (3-4ft)
  • 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 with basal leaves 30-75cm (12-30in) long composed of numerous oval to rounded leaflets. Often arching stems.
  • Very hardy
    Hardy in the severest continental climates including exposed upland locations in the UK. Plant can withstand temperatures < -20 (-4°F)
  • Partial shade

ACTAEA 'Chocoholic'

 
Available from January 2025 - Awaiting new stock
individually £14.50 each , 3+ £12.00 each 
Delivery Information Available from January 2025

 

  • Additional Features
    Good to know
    Wildlife plant - bottlebrush-like flowers are attractive to butterflies
    Pests & Diseases
    None
    Place of origin
    Russia, western China, Mongolia, Korea, Japan
  • Flower Shape
    Racemes
    6-30cm (2½-12in) long
  • Garden Location/Conditions
    Border
    Suits a mixed or herbaceous border
    Cottage garden
  • Hardiness
    Fully hardy
  • Leaf Colour (if not green)
    Purple
  • Scented Plants
    Scented flowers
  • Seasonal Interest
    Autumn
  • 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
1-1.2m (3-4ft)
Herbaceous - guide for size not form Watering Can
  60cm (24in)
 

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