Actaea rubra - P9

Description
The Red baneberry (Actaea rubra) is a bushy, clump-forming perennial that produces white flowers arranged in clusters from May to June. Decorative, red fruits develop from the flowers in August. Its pinnate leaves are medium green in colour. In a semi-shady location with well-drained, lime-free soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 50 cm and is approx. 30 cm wide. The Red baneberry is well tolerant of frost.

Bulletpoints
* Fruit ornamentation

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Red baneberry are medium green, pinnate.

Frost hardiness
The Red baneberry has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Bushy, clump-forming.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in partial shade.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: Autumn, depending on variety also in spring.

Care
If watered less frequently but thoroughly and thoroughly, the plant roots are encouraged to penetrate into deeper soil layers. This enables the plant to survive dry periods better.

Flower
Actaea rubra forms clusters of white flowers from May.

Fruit
The red fruits of Actaea rubra are particularly decorative. These appear from August.

Use
Woody edges, undergrowth