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Actaea simplex 'James Compton'

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Actaea simplex 'James Compton'

Spires of scented palest pink flowers from pink buds in late summer. Dark purple-brown foliage. To 2m

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RHS AGM Pollinators

Description

A lovely dark leaved form, with long, tapering flowering stems and large finely divided purple-brown leaves. Best in a rich soil but does just fine on our light soils too if its leaves are out of the sun.

At A Glance

Common Name Baneberry 'James Compton' (Previously known as Cimicifuga)
Type Hardy Perennial
Height 90cm to 1.2m
Colour white
Spread Rate slow
Flowering late summer
Soil Type moist,normal
Aspect part shade
Pollination Attractive to pollinators

Sue's Notes