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Actaea simplex 'Brunette'

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Actaea simplex 'Brunette'

Spires of scented white flowers in late summer over very attractive ferny dark foliage. A superb plant in part shade. Up to 1.5m

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£ 9.50
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Description

Spires of scented white flowers in late summer over very attractive ferny dark foliage. A superb plant in part shade. Up to 1.5m. Bare root plants available to pre-order for delivery Feb 2026.

At A Glance

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

Sue's Notes

One of the best plants we stock. Lovely foliage, stunning flower spikes and the scent is wonderful too. One of my personal favourites. If we are out of stock, choose Actaea 'Pink Spike' :-)