Actaea simplex var. atropurpurea

Genus: Actaea

Species: simplex var. atropurpurea

Family Name: Ranunculaceae

Synonym: Cimicifuga

Seed Catalogue No.: 347P

Hardiness: Hardy

Lifecycle: Perennial

Colour: White Cream, Purple/Lavender, Red/Maroon

Flowers: August, September, October

Lighting Conditions: Full Sun, Partial Sun

Soil Type: Clay, Loam

Soil Acidity: Alkaline, Neutral, Acid

Germination Instructions

Sow in a cold frame in autumn or sow indoors at any time. Outside, surface sow onto moist well-drained seed compost. Place in a cold frame, allow natural winter cold to offer ideal conditions for germination to occur as the weather warms in spring. Indoors, surface sow onto moist, well-drained seed compost, do not cover seed but press gently into the soil. Ideal temp. 22°C for 6 weeks then cold stratify. Move to 4°C for 6-8 weeks then return to warmth, 10°C, for germination. Germination takes 1-12 months and will usually occur in spring regardless of sowing time.. Transplant seedlings when large enough to handle to 8cm pots and grow on. Acclimatise and plant out after danger of frost has passed.

Growing Instructions

Prefers a cool, moist soil which has been enriched with organic matter. Water thoroughly in dry weather. Requires little attention.

Cultivation Instructions

Cut back plant after flowering ceases. Large established clumps can be divided in spring.

When to Sow

• Sow Under Cover/Plant Indoors
• Flowers/Harvest

Approximate number of seeds per packet: 40

Please note we pack the majority of our seeds by volume so the number of seeds indicated is only an approximation.