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    ACONITUM
    ACONITUM
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    ACONITUM ACONITUM ACONITUM ACONITUM ACANTHUS mollis and ACONITUM © Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only. Acanthus mollis, Aconitum © Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only.
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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.

    Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
    • Herbaceous
    • harmful via skin
      People and pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents
    • toxic if eaten
      People and pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents
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    varieties
    ACONITUM carmichaelii 'Arendsii'
    Blue flowers
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £14.00
    ACONITUM napellus subsp. vulgare 'Albidum'
    Creamy white hooded flowers and divided green leaves
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £14.00
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    Available again from March 2026
    New stock in early spring.
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    ACONITUM 'Stainless Steel'
    Grows to 3-4 feet with dark cut green foliage and spikes of steely-blue hooded flowers
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £14.00
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    Available Early Spring 2026
    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...

    Vermin & Pest Control
    Slug Pellets
    Slug killer blue mini pellets are easy to use and give effective control of slugs and snails. Ideal in garden, conservatory or greenhouse.
    800g
    £6.50
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Afterplant - Tomatoes
    AFTER PLANT TOMATO FEED Liquid Concentrate with Bio stimulant is a high potash liquid concentrate containing seaweed extract, plant derived amino acids and other nutrients specifically formulated to benefit tomatoes and greenhouse plants.
    1ltr
    £8.50
    Vermin & Pest Control
    SB Plant Invigorator
    This is a non-biological non-chemical plant insecticide and mildewcide. Works against the physical motion of the insect. Perfect for all plants and edible crops.
    500 ml
    £8.00
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