Cimicifuga racemosa cordifolia - P9

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Actaea racemosa var.cordifolia.

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

Growth habit
Upright, clump-forming.

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 deeper into the soil. This helps the plant to survive periods of drought. - This perennial should be cut back in autumn / late autumn when the plant begins to shrivel up.

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

Interesting facts
Plant or parts of the plant are poisonous.

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