Cimicifuga racemosa - P9

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Actaea racemosa.

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are highly favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * Cut flower * strongly scented flowers

Growth habit
Upright.

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

Location
Preferred location in semi-shady to shady, wind-protected position.

Soil
Normal soil.

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

Tasks
Pruning: In the period from October to November.

Care
- If the plant is divided every 2-3 years and weak roots and shoots are removed, the reward is better growth and flowering vigour! - If the plant is watered less frequently but thoroughly and penetratingly, the plant roots are encouraged to penetrate into deeper soil layers. This enables the plant to survive dry periods better.

Flower
Cimicifuga racemosa forms creamy white flowers arranged in panicles from July. These exude a strong fragrance.

Interesting facts
Plant or parts of the plant are poisonous.

Use
Rock garden, cottage garden, cutting, bee pasture, homeopathy