Product description
Actaea Pink Spike is an excellent addition to any outdoor space. It flowers in autumn, adding colour and interest to the garden at a time of year when most other flowers are dying away.
Deeply divided, palmate, burgundy-purple leaves form a clumping base of lush foliage with tall stems producing long spikes of flowers above it. The flowers emerge white from pink buds and turn a deeper shade of pink as they mature through the season. Bees, butterflies, and other pollinators find Actaea blooms irresistible, turning the garden into a buzzing hive of activity.
Also known as Baneberry, Actaea is a hardy outdoor plants that thrives in partial shade. Choose a sheltered spot out of harsh, chilly winds and allow your new plant to flourish in moist, poorly draining soil. These low maintenance garden plants should be cut back after flowering ready to spring back to life the following growing season. Actaea Pink Spike reaches an eventual height of up to 1m and spread of up to 1.75m.
Please Note: Images are for illustrative purposes only and designed to be a representation of the item(s) being sold. Depending on seasonality, deciduous plants may be supplied in their dormant state and without leaves. Plants may also be pruned back, lower than stated heights, to encourage new growth. This plant will be supplied in a growers pot.
Baneberry
Actaea 'Pink Spike'
Actaea 'Pink Spike'
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Product description
Actaea Pink Spike is an excellent addition to any outdoor space. It flowers in autumn, adding colour and interest to the garden at a time of year when most other flowers are dying away.
Deeply divided, palmate, burgundy-purple leaves form a clumping base of lush foliage with tall stems producing long spikes of flowers above it. The flowers emerge white from pink buds and turn a deeper shade of pink as they mature through the season. Bees, butterflies, and other pollinators find Actaea blooms irresistible, turning the garden into a buzzing hive of activity.
Also known as Baneberry, Actaea is a hardy outdoor plants that thrives in partial shade. Choose a sheltered spot out of harsh, chilly winds and allow your new plant to flourish in moist, poorly draining soil. These low maintenance garden plants should be cut back after flowering ready to spring back to life the following growing season. Actaea Pink Spike reaches an eventual height of up to 1m and spread of up to 1.75m.
Please Note: Images are for illustrative purposes only and designed to be a representation of the item(s) being sold. Depending on seasonality, deciduous plants may be supplied in their dormant state and without leaves. Plants may also be pruned back, lower than stated heights, to encourage new growth. This plant will be supplied in a growers pot.
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Garden Plant Size Guide
Plants in larger pots can be multiple years older than their smaller counterparts with more mature root systems and foliage. This makes them able to thrive as a full size plant in your garden quicker than smaller alternatives.
The most common size of pot that garden plants come in are 9cm/1L/3L/5L this is in reference to the diameter at the top of the pot.
9cm potted plants still remain the most popular cost effective option though, they just may take a little patience to allow them to grow into full maturity once planted in your garden.
Plant specs, care guide & tips
Key features
Specifications
When to plant
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Planting and period of interest times are general guidelines and may vary based on your location and conditions. For best results, consult local gardening resources.
Instructions
Top Tip
Be patient! Actaeas can take up to 3 years before they start flowering – but the blooms are certainly worth the wait.
How to Water
Water regularly until fully established then as necessary during dry spells to prevent the soil from drying out.
How to Plant
Choose a sheltered, partially shaded spot in moist but well-draining soil and clear the area of weeds. Dig a generous hole and add some well-rotted organic matter. Position the plant in the hole and backfill it with soil, forming down gently with your foot, then water in well.
