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Picture and description of Actaea rubra

  Actaea rubra    Actaea rubra    Actaea rubra   
Actaea rubra
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This plant has in the system Hansen/Mussel used for describing perennials the following code : 1.2.6.5

Explanation of the first digit : General location : WOODLAND. Plants, that in a garden need to be planted close to trees or shrubs. They require shade and prefer a peaty soil.

Explanation of the second digit : Specific demands of the plant : Plants for a sheltered, shaded place, between or near trees or shrubs, with a cool soil and maybe an hour or so sun a day.

Explanation of the third digit : Where to put : Plants of near the edge of a forest: some shade, some sun.

Explanation of the fourth digit : Other characteristics : Robust, often large plant. Can be used as a solitary plant.

Color : wit

Flowering period : may - june

Size approx. : 70 cm.

Recommended quantity per square meter : 7

Location of the plant shown in the first picture : Hyde Hall, GB

Date taken : 24.07.1981

Family : Ranunculaceae
© first picture : Arboretum Trompenburg, Rotterdam
© picture 2 : Th. Ploeger & Zn BV, Blauwkapelseweg 73, 3731 EB de Bilt, Netherlands, telephone (0031) (0)30 2202602.
© picture 3 : Nurseries PlantenTuin Esveld, Boskoop, Netherlands, location picture : Arboretum Trompenburg Rotterdam