{"product_id":"al-actaea-queen-of-sheba","title":"Actaea 'Queen of Sheba'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eActaea\u003c\/i\u003e ‘Queen of Sheba’, also known by its synonym \u003ci\u003eCimicifuga\u003c\/i\u003e ‘Queen of Sheba’, is a striking perennial grown for its dramatic dark foliage and elegant late-season flowers. Deep bronze to purple-black leaves form a bold clump at ground level, while tall, slender stems rise above, carrying pendulous white flower spikes with a sweet fragrance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlowering in late summer and early autumn, this variety adds height, structure and contrast to shaded borders when many other plants are beginning to fade. The flowers are followed by decorative black berries, extending seasonal interest well into autumn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant type: Herbaceous perennial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlowering period: August to October\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlower colour: White\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFoliage colour: Bronze to purple-black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFragrance: Sweetly scented flowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight and spread: 180cm x 75cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardiness: Fully hardy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere to grow \u003ci\u003eActaea\u003c\/i\u003e ‘Queen of Sheba’\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for partially shaded borders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for woodland-style planting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorks well as a focal point in mixed perennial borders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePairs beautifully with ferns, hostas and shade-loving perennials\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrefers fertile, moisture-retentive soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dark foliage creates a strong contrast against lighter green plants and helps brighten shaded areas with its tall white flower spikes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBenefits for UK wildlife\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFragrant flowers attract bees and other pollinating insects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLate-season blooms provide nectar when fewer plants are flowering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBerries can provide interest for wildlife in autumn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelps support biodiversity in shaded garden areas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncluding late-flowering plants in your garden helps extend the feeding season for pollinators.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlanting tips\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant in partial shade or dappled shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChoose fertile, humus-rich soil that retains moisture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater during prolonged dry periods, especially while establishing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApply organic matter annually to improve soil structure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeave seed heads and berries in place for seasonal interest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis plant performs best where the soil does not dry out completely during summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy choose \u003ci\u003eActaea\u003c\/i\u003e ‘Queen of Sheba’?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDark foliage provides colour from spring onwards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTall flower spikes add height and structure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSweet fragrance enhances late-season displays\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlowers when many other perennials have finished\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for woodland and shaded gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDecorative black berries add autumn interest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis elegant perennial brings foliage contrast, fragrance and late-season flowers to shaded parts of the garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOther names:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ci\u003eCimicifuga\u003c\/i\u003e ‘Queen of Sheba’, bugbane ‘Queen of Sheba’, black cohosh ‘Queen of Sheba’\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFully grown size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Height 180cm, spread 75cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Partial shade\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fertile, humus-rich, moisture-retentive soil\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Woodland gardens, shaded borders and mixed perennial beds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial features:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark foliage, fragrant flowers, architectural form, late-season interest\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Woodland gardens, cottage gardens, shaded borders and wildlife-friendly planting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fully hardy in the UK\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Allensmore","offers":[{"title":"3 Litre","offer_id":55537332650371,"sku":"AL-60761","price":21.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0108\/3418\/2207\/files\/Image_coming_soon_286114a3-e8f5-4a3b-8bd1-038d2c09eccb.webp?v=1767358606","url":"https:\/\/gardenwildlife.com\/products\/al-actaea-queen-of-sheba","provider":"Garden Wildlife","version":"1.0","type":"link"}