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Actaea simplex 'Atropurpurea'
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Synonym. Cimicifuga, shade plant for rich, acid soil. The average size is 175 cm. The flower colour is cream. This plant is hardy.

This plant has in the system Hansen/Mussel used for describing perennials the following code : 1.2.2.5

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 : Not too sunny, for instance in a darker corner of a border.

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

Color : wit

Flowering period : september

Size approx. : 175 cm.

Recommended quantity per square meter : 5

Location of the plant shown in the first picture : Wisley Gardens (GB)

Family : Ranunculaceae


© first picture : PlantenTuin Esveld

© picture 2 : Nurseries PlantenTuin Esveld, Boskoop, Netherlands, location picture : Trompenburg Tuinen en Arboretum

© picture 3 : Th. Ploeger en Zn

© picture 4 : Nurseries PlantenTuin Esveld, Boskoop, Netherlands, location picture : kwekerij Guy Vervoort, Kapellen

© picture 5 : Gijs Haverkamp