Actaea 'Queen of Sheba' (PBR)
baneberry or cimicifuga
A wonderfully dramatic perennial for an area of partial shade, 'Queen of Sheba' forms a handsome clump of decorative, dusky purple...
9cm pot
£14.99
available to order from autumn
3 × 9cm pots
£33.99
£11.33 each
available to order from autumn
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Plant description
A wonderfully dramatic perennial for an area of partial shade, 'Queen of Sheba' forms a handsome clump of decorative, dusky purple foliage, above which slender, lightly fragranced, white bottlebrush-like flowerspikes appear in late summer.
A rare and showy woodlander, it's useful for extending the colour and interest well into autumn - and if the faded flowerheads are left intact, they will even provide an interesting silhouette throughout the winter.
A rare and showy woodlander, it's useful for extending the colour and interest well into autumn - and if the faded flowerheads are left intact, they will even provide an interesting silhouette throughout the winter.
Eventual height & spread
Flowering period
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Plant features
Position
Light shade
Rate of growth
Average
Soil
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness
Fully hardy
How to care for Actaea Queen of Sheba (PBR):
Wear protective gloves and other protective equipment when handling Actea.
When planting, incorporate some well-rotted organic matter with the soil and backfill around the plant. Water well until established.
Taller plants in exposed positions may need support, and congested clumps can be lifted and divided in late autumn or early spring.
When planting, incorporate some well-rotted organic matter with the soil and backfill around the plant. Water well until established.
Taller plants in exposed positions may need support, and congested clumps can be lifted and divided in late autumn or early spring.
Please note:
This perennial dies back to below ground level each year in autumn, then fresh new growth appears again in spring.
Warning
Humans: Harmful if eaten
