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Actaea simplex Pink Spike

Dramatic perennial. Scented bottlebrush-like flowers emerge pale pink and darken with age.

Flowering period:  September and October.
Growing conditions:  Moist shade or part shade.
Typical mature height:  72 inches ( 183 cms )
Hardiness:  Very hardy. Should withstand severe winters and exposed sites.
 Insect-friendly plant This is an insect-friendly plant which gives bees and other insects easy access to nectar and pollen.
 Actaea simplex Pink Spike

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