Actaea matsumurae 'White Pearl'
Matsumuras bugbane
Also known as Cimicifuga simplex 'White Pearl'
- Height × spread
- 1.2m × 0.6m
- Position
- All conditions
- Hardiness
- Colder than -20C (RHS H7)
- Flowers
- Autumn
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About this plant
This makes an imposing foliage clump of lobed leaves that are somewhat diamond shaped. From this mound, arise long slender flowering spikes that branch near their tips, the flowers lying in close parallels. They may have a tendency to lean and are best placed in a sheltered spot. A wonderful vertical drama to place against dome shaped shrubs. It comes into flower in September, sometimes even lasting till October. This stands around 1.2m (4ft) in height with a 60cm (2ft) spread.
- Flower colour
- White
- Foliage colour
- Green, Purple
- Autumn foliage
- Yellow
- Variegated
- No
- Scent
- Yes
- Shape
- Column
- Height
- 1.2m
- Spread
- 0.6m
- Season of interest
- Autumn
- Flowers in
- Autumn
- Evergreen
- Deciduous
- Garden style
- Scented garden, Prairie garden
- Sun or shade
- All conditions
- Soil type
- Clay, Loam (normal)
- Soil pH
- All types
- Drainage
- Moisture retentive soil, Damp and wet soil, Well drained soil
- Hardiness
- Colder than -20C (RHS H7)
- Borders & containers
- Borders
- Hazards
- Yes, potentially harmful; Humans: Harmful if eaten
Spring
Spring - late · Outdoors
Feed with slow release fertiliser
Apply a general purpose slow release fertiliser, spreading it around the root area of the plant as it is coming into growth. (Or apply a liquid feed at regular intervals throughout the growing season.)
This is a simple way to provide a nutrient boost as a single annual procedure.
Spring-Autumn · Outdoors
Water to keep the soil moist
For best results, this plant needs soil that is always moist. Water deeply and regularly as soon as soil appears dry. Even for established plants in the ground, a dry week can cause problems with some soils. Check plants in pots more often, especially in hot weather. Or install an automatic irrigation system which will do the hard work for you, even when you are away on holiday.
Without regular watering some plants never fully regain their beauty.
Spring - early-mid · Planting
Divide when too large
The plant can be divided if it becomes too large or another plant is required. This may involve physically dividing the clump in two, removing offsets or small bulbs or dividing rhizomes. The new plants can be grown in pots or planted in the ground.
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