AWARD

ACONITUM 'Spark's Variety'

Commonly known as Monkshood

Deep violet-blue flower spikes up to 5 feet tall
Further Reading....
  • Blue
    Violet blue
  • Height
    1.5m(5ft)
  • Spread
    45cm (18in)
  • Herbaceous
    Early 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.
  • Very hardy
    Hardy in the severest continental climates including exposed upland locations in the UK. Plant can withstand temperatures < -20 (-4°F)
  • Full shade
    Happiest in a cool, moist site
  • Full sun
  • Partial shade
    Will tolerate full sun.
  • Caution, toxic if eaten, may cause skin allergy or irritant
    These plants are toxic if eaten and may also cause a skin allergy, rash, irritation to eyes and skin.
  • Additional Features
    Good to know
    Might require staking
    Pests & Diseases
    Aphids, fungal stem rot, mildew, Verticillium wilt
    Place of origin
    Garden origin
  • Flower Shape
    Panicles
    Widely-branched panicles
  • Hardiness
    Fully hardy
  • Seasonal Interest
    Summer
  • Soil Conditions
    Fertile moist well-drained soil
  • Wildlife
    Rabbit Resistant
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Aconitum - Growing Guide
1.5m(5ft)
 Herbaceous - guide for size not form Watering Can
  45cm (18in)
  

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

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