Overview
Actaea dahurica tall is a clump forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Actaea, part of the Ranunculaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Actaea dahurica tall grows best in partial shade, and tolerates clay and loam soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H7. Suggested uses include cottage and informal garden, wildlife gardens and flower borders and beds.
About
Actaea dahurica tall is a clump-forming cultivar of the Actaea genus, which comprises herbaceous perennials growing from rhizomes. This deciduous plant produces compound leaves and small, creamy-white flowers arranged in compact, upright racemes during spring and summer. It thrives in partial shade with a sheltered aspect, preferring fertile, moist but well-drained soil types including clay and loam across a range of pH levels. Suitable for cottage and informal gardens, wildlife gardens, and flower borders, it is hardy in the UK (H7) and can be propagated by seed sown in pots in autumn or by division in early spring.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Actaea
- Sunlight
- Partial shade
- Soil type
- Clay, Loam
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- East-facing, North-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H7
Plant details
Actaea dahurica tall size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Cottage and informal garden, Wildlife gardens, Flower borders and beds
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Actaea dahurica tall
- Propagation
- Seed sown in pots in a cold frame in autumn, Division in early spring
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Actaea dahurica tall?
Actaea dahurica tall prefers partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Actaea dahurica tall need?
Actaea dahurica tall grows best in clay and loam soil. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Actaea dahurica tall hardy in the UK?
Actaea dahurica tall has an RHS hardiness rating of H7, meaning it is fully hardy throughout the UK, tolerating temperatures below -20°C.
How do I propagate Actaea dahurica tall?
Seed sown in pots in a cold frame in autumn, Division in early spring.
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