Cimicifuga s. 'Hillside Bl. Beauty' - P9

Description
The Bugbane (Cimicifuga simplex) is an upright perennial that produces white flowers arranged in panicles with a strong fragrance from September to October. Its pinnate leaves are dark green. In a semi-shady to shady location with well-drained, humus-rich, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of around 2 metres and grows to around 1 metre wide. The Bugbane is well tolerant of frost.

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

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Bugbane are dark green, pinnate.

Frost hardiness
The Bugbane has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Upright.

Water
The plant needs plenty of water. Do not allow the soil to dry out.

Location
Preferred location in semi-shady to shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

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

Planting partner
The Bugbane sets beautiful accents together with: Japanese wax bell, garden autumn anemone, monkshood.

Tasks
Cut back: 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 roots are encouraged to penetrate deeper into the soil. This helps the plant to survive periods of drought.

Flower
Cimicifuga simplex forms white flowers arranged in panicles from September. These exude a strong fragrance.

Worth knowing
Plant or parts of the plant are poisonous.

Use
Rock garden, cottage garden, cutting, bee pasture