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Actaea simplex 'Brunette'
We've just planted a swathe of this in the new farmhouse garden at Perch Hill, in the shade by our old apple tree. It has scented flowers in autumn, preceeded by elegant crimson leaves all spring and summer More
| 1 x 9cm pot 200435-1 | £9.50 |
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| 3 x 9cm pots 200435-3 | £24.95 |
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We've just planted a swathe of this in the new farmhouse garden at Perch Hill, in the shade by our old apple tree. It has scented flowers in autumn, preceeded by elegant crimson leaves all spring and summer.
| Genus | Actaea (syn. Cimicifuga) |
| Group/Species | simplex (Atropurpurea Group) |
| Variety | Brunette |
| Type | Perennial |
| Common Name | Baneberry |
| Border Position | Border (Back) |
| Soil Type | Broad Tolerance |
| Scent | Scented |
| Site | Shade |
| Moisture | Moist but Well-drained |
| Height | 1.8m (6ft) |
| Spacing | 60cm (24in) |
| Sowing, Seeds, Planting | Plant away from direct sunlight and keep moist. To aid quick establishment, sprinkle mycorrhizal fungi (Rootgrow) into the base of the planting hole. Displays are much more effective planted in groups of 3. |
| Care Tips | Grow in cool, moist locations away from summer heat. The flowers will give off brilliant scent in autumn. |
| Flowering | September - October |
| Harvesting | Flower production 2 months |
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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- Sow Under Cover/Plant Indoors
- Direct Sow/Plant Outdoors
- Flowers/Harvest
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Actaea simplex 'Brunette' reviews
Average based on 1 review
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Reviewed 31st July 2019 by Elaine Didn’t survive the winter but it was in a sheltered spot and well drained. Maybe this must be undercover on the first year? |
