Pink Spike Cimicifuga Bugbane (Actaea simplex 'Pink Spike') Unavailable

Pink Spike Cimicifuga Bugbane

Actaea simplex 'Pink Spike'

Cimicifuga Bugbane

Currently unavailable

Frilled, black-green to purple foliage mounds beneath long bottlebrush-like spikes of blush pink flowers. Slow growing, but flowers can eventually reach heights of nearly 5 feet after 3 years of growing. Shelter from strong winds and do not let the soil dry out. Tolerates shade, but flowers may tend to lean towards sun in the heaviest shade. Flowers are long lasting and fragrant, making a great addition to unique arrangements.

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Plant facts

Mature height36"+
Mature spread24"
Growth rateModerate
SunFull to Part Shade (<2 up to 6 hours Sun)
WaterModerate
USDA hardiness zone4
Flower colorPink shades
Foliage colorRed tones

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Quick answers

How big does Pink Spike Cimicifuga Bugbane get?

About 36"+ tall and 24" wide at maturity.

How much sun does Pink Spike Cimicifuga Bugbane need?

Full to Part Shade (<2 up to 6 hours Sun).

How much water does Pink Spike Cimicifuga Bugbane need?

Moderate water use.

Will Pink Spike Cimicifuga Bugbane grow in Utah and the Intermountain West?

It is rated hardy to USDA zone 4, so it suits sites in zone 4 or warmer, which covers most of the region. The Salt Lake Valley floor is mostly zone 7; benches, mountain valleys and high plains in Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado and Wyoming are colder, often zones 3–6, so check the zone for your site.

Is Pink Spike Cimicifuga Bugbane deer resistant?

Yes, deer usually leave it alone.

Where can I buy Pink Spike Cimicifuga Bugbane in Utah?

Progressive Plants in Copperton, Utah carries it, but it is not available right now. You can join the waitlist to hear when it's back.

Can landscape contractors buy Pink Spike Cimicifuga Bugbane wholesale?

Yes. Landscape contractors and architects with a Progressive Plants wholesale account get trade pricing, bulk ordering and shipping across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada on our own trucks or by freight ($1,500 minimum outside our local delivery area). Apply at progressiveplants.com/wholesaleapp.html or call 801-565-7333.

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