Baneberry 'James Compton' Actaea simplex (Atropurpurea Group) 'James Compton'

baneberry 'James Compton'

ABOUT

'James Compton' is a tall perennial with reddish-purple stems and leaves, and narrow spires of white flowers opening in early autumn from pink buds

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About this plant

  • memoNames

    • Family

      Ranunculaceae

    • Synonyms

      baneberry 'James Compton'

    • Common names

      Cimicifuga racemosa 'James Compton', Cimicifuga simplex 'James Compton'

  • infoCharacteristics

    • Foliage type

      Deciduous

    • Height

      1.5-2.5 metres

    • Spread

      0.5-1 metres

    • Hardiness zones

      H7

  • sunLight

    Partial Shade

  • scissorsPruning

    Cut back after flowering or fruiting

  • bambooSoil

    Loam, SoilClay

  • pinSuitable locations

    • Hardiness zone

      Flower borders and beds Cottage & Informal Garden

  • sproutPropogation

    • Propagate by seed sown in pots in a cold frame in autumn or by division in early spring

  • insectPests

    Generally pest free

  • microbeDiseases

    Generally disease free