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    ACTAEA
    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
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    Cimicifuga - Growing Guide
    Herbaceous Plants - Video Collection

    varieties
    ACTAEA 'Chocoholic'
    Pink blooms fading to white. Purple-bronze foliage
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £14.50
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    Available Early Spring 2026
    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 pachypoda 'Misty Blue'
    Blue foliage and white flowers on small reddish stems
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £14.50
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    Available from December to January
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    ACTAEA japonica 'Silver Blush'
    Silver-veined purple leaves. White flower spikes on purple stems.
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £14.50
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    Available from December to January
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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 again JAN 2026
    fresh stock in late winter
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    ACTAEA simplex 'White Pearl'
    White flowers and green leaves
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £14.50

    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
    £6.00
    Large - 360gram sachet
    £12.00
    Unavailable
    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.
    0.9 kg
    £6.00
    Unavailable
    2.5 kg
    £13.00
    Unavailable
    4.5 kg
    £25.00
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