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Actaea simplex Pink Spike

Common name: Baneberry

Pink fragrant spires of cream to pink flowers held above dark dramatic foliage

-20°C and below
Good Cut Flowers
Scented
Good for Pollinators

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A shade dwelling majestic perennial, tall and elegant, Actaea simplex Pink Spike is the perfect plant for a shady spot that does not dry out, and pink flowers are unusual for shade.Dramatic clumps of showy, dark mahogany ferny foliage are accentuated by tall, architectural, highly scented, pale pink, bottlebrush-like flowers from August to October, each matures to a darker pink, a feast for every passing butterfly and bee. Attractive berries follow soon afterwards.Actaea simplex Pink Spike is rabbit and deer resistant and will grow to a mature height of approximately 1.5m spreading to around 45-60cm. Actaea prefer to be grown in moist but not boggy soil in dappled, part or full shade to keep a good foliage colour.Known since 1732 as Cimicifuga until DNA evidence in 2000 uncovered they were part of the Actaea family. Given the common name Baneberry, the shiny berries are loved by birds but keep away from children.
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Key Information
Latin Name Actaea simplex Pink Spike YP
Common Name Baneberry
Hardiness H7 (-20°C and below)
Colour Pink
Type Perennial
Format Young Plants
Position Part-Shade, Part-Sun
Foliage Deciduous
Height in Maturity (m) 1.50 m
Spread in Maturity (m) 0.75
Soil Conditions Clay Loam
Aspect East-facing, North-facing, West-facing
Scented Yes
Good for wildlife Yes
Good for pollinators Yes
Good for cutting Yes

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