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Actaea matsumurae 'White Pearl'

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Actaea matsumurae 'White Pearl'

Ferny, light green foliage all summer, arching spires of scented white flowers in autumn. Great in some shade. Up to 1.5m

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£ 7.00
In stock - more than 30 100% Peat Free
£ 12.50
In stock - Qty 7 100% Peat Free
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Description

Ferny, light green foliage all summer, arching spires of scented white flowers in autumn. Elegant plant. Great in some shade. To 1.5m. Small quantities of bare root plants available in Feb/Mar - see image for typical plant size. Minimum of 3 'eyes' per plant.

At A Glance

Common Name Baneberry 'White Pearl' (Previously known as Cimicifuga)
Type Hardy Perennial
Height over 1.2m
Colour white
Spread Rate slow
Flowering autumn
Soil Type moist,normal
Aspect shade,part-shade
Pollination Attractive to pollinators

Sue's Notes

The foliage really is exceptional on this late flowering perennial. Ferny and airy but firm and upright. The flower spikes really light up a shady area in late summer.