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ACONITUM 'Spark's Variety'
Commonly known as Monkshood
Deep violet-blue flower spikes up to 5 feet tall
Further Reading....
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BlueViolet blue
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Height1.5m(5ft)
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Spread45cm (18in)
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HerbaceousEarly in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.Erect perennial with rounded, deeply 5- to 7-lobed leaves.
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Very hardyHardy in the severest continental climates including exposed upland locations in the UK. Plant can withstand temperatures < -20 (-4°F)
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Full shadeHappiest in a cool, moist site
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Full sun
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Partial shadeWill tolerate full sun.
ACONITUM 'Spark's Variety'
- Details
- Mature Size
- Tips and Advice
- Goes Well With
- Planting Combinations
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Additional FeaturesGood to knowMight require stakingPests & DiseasesAphids, fungal stem rot, mildew, Verticillium wiltPlace of originGarden origin
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Flower ShapePaniclesWidely-branched panicles
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HardinessFully hardy
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Seasonal InterestSummer
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Soil ConditionsFertile moist well-drained soil
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Toxic - Category B - CAUTIONHarmful via skinToxic if eaten(People & Pets)
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WildlifeRabbit Resistant
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Aconitum - Growing Guide
1.5m(5ft)
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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

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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.
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