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CIMICIFUGA 'Chocoholic'
Commonly known as Bugbane, Cohosh, Snakeroot
Pink blooms fading to white. Purple-bronze foliage
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Shades of pinkAll shades of pink through to Carmine (red) -
WhiteFading white -
Height1-1.2m (3-4ft) -
Spread60cm (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 hardyHardy in the severest continental climates including exposed upland locations in the UK. Plant can withstand temperatures < -20 (-4°F) -
Partial shade
CIMICIFUGA 'Chocoholic'
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Additional Features
Good to knowWildlife plant - bottlebrush-like flowers are attractive to butterflies
Pests & DiseasesNone
Place of originRussia, western China, Mongolia, Korea, Japan -
Flower ShapeRacemes6-30cm (2½-12in) long
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HardinessFully hardy
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Leaf Colour (if not green)Purple
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Scented PlantsScented flowers
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Seasonal InterestAutumn
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Soil ConditionsFertile moist well-drained soilHumus-rich.
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Toxic - Category C
Harmful if eaten -
WildlifeButterfly friendly
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Cimicifuga - Growing Guide
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1-1.2m (3-4ft)
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