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Actaea simplex 'Pink Spike'

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Actaea simplex 'Pink Spike'

Spires of scented pale pink flowers from pink buds in late summer. Reddish-brown foliage. Up to 1.2m

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£ 7.50
In stock - more than 30 100% Peat Free
£ 19.50
In stock - Qty 9 100% Peat Free
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Description

A lovely dark leaved form, with long, soft pink flowering stems and large finely divided purple-brown leaves. Very sweetly scented. Best in a rich soil but does just fine on our lighter soils too if its leaves are out of the sun. Hardy. To 1.2m. Bare root plants available to pre-order for delivery Feb 2026.

At A Glance

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

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