Actaea ‘Chocoholic’ (3-Litre Pot)

Bring eye-catching appeal to partially shaded areas with the beautiful Actaea ‘Chocoholic’. Also known as a Baneberry ‘Chocoholic, it has elegant dark purple leaves that have a sheen and spires of delicate pink flowers, which are a sensational sight and effortlessly lift shadier areas.

With plenty of ornamental appeal to enjoy throughout the seasons, it combines eye-catching flowers, foliage, small ornamental fruit and the subtlest of fragrance. Even the stems on this perennial do their part to lift the display with shades of gold and purple.

Admire Actaea ‘Chocoholic’ in a range of garden spaces including flowerbeds and borders and informal areas such as wildlife gardens. It can be planted in groups to create a long-lasting and impactful display or try it combined with ornamental grasses of the striking hues of Rudbeckias.

Known for being generally pest and disease free, Actaea ‘Chocoholic’ will flourish with minimal care when planted in partially shaded areas in moist soil. Simply cut it back after flowering or fruiting and it will be ready to return the following year.

Plant details

• Pot size: 3-Litre Pot
• Flower colour: Pink
• Foliage colour: Purple
• Position: Partial shade
• Aspect: West-facing, North-Facing or East-facing
• Soil moisture: Moist
• Soil pH: Acidic, Alkaline or Neutral
• Plant type: Perennial
• Hardiness: Hardy
• Flowering period: September, October
• Ultimate plant growth: Height: 1.5m x Spread: 0.9m

All measurements are approximate.