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Actaea Queen of Sheba

Actaea (x) 'Queen of Sheba'
Baneberry, Bugbane

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A stunning variety of this deciduous perennial for partial shade and moist soil, it is particularly tall, reaching 2m (7ft) high when in flower. This tall stature suits its graceful and curved flower spikes, with their wonderful fragrance. It is a sought-after hybrid, obtained by the famous Piet Oudolf which shows more resistance to hot and dry summers than other varieties.  
Flower size
15 cm
Height at maturity
1.50 m
Spread at maturity
1 m
Exposure
Partial shade, Shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -23°C
Soil moisture
Moist soil
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Best planting time March, October
Recommended planting time March to May, September to November
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Description

Actaea 'Queen of Sheba' is a particularly large hybrid variety obtained by Piet Oudolf, the famous naturalistic landscape designer. It develops a cut purple foliage in spring, which then turns khaki green. Its very late flowering is even more enchanting than other varieties due to its large size. The graceful flower spikes on large curved stems are beautifully scented. Plants for semi-shade and very-moist soil, Actaeas sometimes suffer from too much sun in summer, but this variety is more resistant to hot and dry summers than others.

Actaea or Cimicifuga, also called Bugbane, belongs to the buttercup family. It is a very hardy plant, originally from northeastern Russia, Mongolia, and Japan. Actaea 'Queen of Sheba' is a rare horticultural creation. It is a hybrid of the Asian species Actaea simplex and the American species Actaea racemosa. This perennial has a bushy habit with ample, attractive cut and toothed foliage consisting of leaves 30 to 60 cm (12 to 24in) long, initially purple, evolving to a khaki green. Its leaves are lighter in the shade, and darker in the sun. At maturity, this Actaea can reach 2 m (7ft) high when flowering and a spread of over 1 m (3ft). Its flower spikes are topped with a white inflorescence with pink highlights and have a delightful vanilla scent, appreciated by butterflies. They are particularly late, sometimes not appearing until October. After this exquisite flowering, brown fruits carried by red stems adorn the plant until the end of winter. The aerial vegetation dries up in autumn and emerges from the ground in spring.

Actaea 'Queen of Sheba' is a majestic plant that thrives in borders in semi-shade or in woodland areas with moist soil. It is an excellent perennial for shaded areas. Use its graceful scented flower spikes for bouquet arrangements. Combine it with tall perennials such as Astilboides Tabularis, large Hostas, voluminous ferns, and Rodgersias.

 

Flowering

Flower colour pink
Flowering time September to October
Inflorescence Spike
Flower size 15 cm
Fragrance slightly scented
Bee-friendly Attracts pollinators

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour dark green

Plant habit

Height at maturity 1.50 m
Spread at maturity 1 m
Growth rate slow

Botanical data

Genus

Actaea

Species

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Cultivar

'Queen of Sheba'

Family

Ranunculaceae

Other common names

Baneberry, Bugbane

Botanical synonyms

Cimicifuga

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference20716

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Planting and care

Actaeas thrive in cool, semi-shade conditions. Cut back the dry foliage in early winter and stake discreetly. It is a trouble-free, easy-care plant that does not like drought associated with full sun.

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Planting period

Best planting time March, October
Recommended planting time March to May, September to November

Intended location

Suitable for Woodland edge
Type of use Border
Hardiness Hardy down to -23°C (USDA zone 6a) Show map
Ease of cultivation Amateur
Planting density 3 per m2
Exposure Partial shade, Shade
Soil pH Acidic, Neutral
Soil type Clayey (heavy), Silty-loamy (rich and light)
Soil moisture Moist soil, Ordinary, well-prepared

Care

Pruning instructions Prune the dry foliage in late winter.
Pruning Pruning recommended once a year
Pruning time February to April
Disease resistance Good
Overwinter Can be left in the ground

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