Red baneberry. A clump-forming perennial with pinnate leaves Spherical racemes of white flowers followed by shiny red berries on green stalks. Max Height 80cm. Max Spread 40cm. Flowers April to July. Fruits July to August. Shaded site. Hardy. Harmful if eaten/skin irritant. Water thoroughly before planting.
Actaea rubra
A clump-forming perennial with pinnate leaves Spherical racemes of white flowers followed by shiny red berries on green stalks.
Additional information
| Generic | Actaea |
|---|---|
| Species | rubra |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Red baneberry |
| Flower Colour | white |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Shaded site |
| Foliage | Herbaceous |
| Height | 80cm |
| Family | Ranunculaceae |
| Spread | 40cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Clump-forming |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | April, July |
| Colour Fruit | red |
| Fruits When | July, August |
| Moisture | Moist |
| Protection | Sheltered site |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Woodland |
| Toxicity | Harmful if eaten/skin irritant |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | |
| Maintenance | |
| Propagation |
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