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ACONITUM
Commonly known as Monkshood
Genus of 100 species of perennials and biennials mainly from mountainous grassland or scrub in the northern hemisphere.
Suitable for cooler conditions they make good subjects for a woodland garden.Twining species can be grown through shrubs for support. Taller aconites require staking.
Plants are highly toxic and contact with foliage can irritate the skin.
It is represented in the UK by the native A.napellus, Monkshood, from the shape of the sepals.
Further Reading....
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Toxic - Category B - CAUTIONHarmful via skinToxic if eaten(People & Pets)
Aconitum - Growing Guide
Buy Varieties of ACONITUM

ACONITUM carmichaelii 'Arendsii'
Monkshood
blue flowers

ACONITUM napellus subsp. vulgare 'Albidum'
Monkshood
creamy white hooded flowers and divided green leaves

ACONITUM 'Newry Blue'
Monkshood
upright habit with deep blue flowers


ACONITUM 'Spark's Variety'
Monkshood
deep violet-blue flower spikes up to 5 feet tall
Useful extras...

Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00

Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
2 options from £6.00

Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50