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  • ACONITUM
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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.

    Plant Details
    • Herbaceous
      Early in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.
    • harmful via skin
      People and pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents
    • toxic if eaten
      People and pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents
    Planting Tips and Care Advice

    Varieties

    ACONITUM carmichaelii 'Arendsii'
    Blue flowers
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £13.50
    ACONITUM napellus subsp. vulgare 'Albidum'
    Creamy white hooded flowers and divided green leaves
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £13.50
    Available again FEB 2025
    fresh stock in late winter
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    ACONITUM 'Spark's Variety'
    Deep violet-blue flower spikes up to 5 feet tall
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £13.50
    Available Early Spring 2025
    Spring according to the Met office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore early spring is early March to mid-April. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
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    Useful extras...

    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Creates a mini-meadow for attracting bees, butterflies and bugs to your garden. 200g sachet which will cover 3 square metres. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi.
    3m²- inc c&p
    £7.00
    10m² - inc c&p
    £15.00
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
    Small - 60g sachet
    £3.00
    Medium - 150gm sachet - inc c&p
    £6.00
    Large - 360gram sachet - inc c&p
    £12.00
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    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™.
    1 ltr - inc c&p
    £7.50
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