Cimicifuga Racemosa Atropurpurea
Posted by Alistair on Monday, September 29th, 2008
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Always keen to share with you, plants that perform particularly well in our garden.
This one is a true gem, (Cimicifuga Racemosa Atropurpurea,) Here in Aberdeen, Cimisifuga is a late summer/ autumn flowering Perennial. Further south I suspect it would flower mid summer.
Stunning deep red/black foliage, with white flower spikes towering six to eight feet tall. The butterflies just love this fully hardy plant which is also scented.
In our garden it grows in excess of eight feet, In spite of its height,don’t think that you have to place this beauty at the back of the border. The beautiful foliage only grows to about seventy centimetres tall with the airy flower spikes towering above, allowing you to see through the stems. Our Cimicifuga has a suitable spot right at the front of the border. Looking outstanding.
Hardiness – Fully hardy
Height – 7/8ft
Position – Partial shade
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