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ACONITUM 'Spark's Variety'

Commonly known as Monkshood

Deep violet-blue flower spikes up to 5 feet tall

Available late spring to early summer 2021 - These plants will be available again sometime in late spring/early summer depending on growing conditions.

individually £12.50 each, 3+ £10.00 each

Available late spring to early summer 2021

1.5 to 2 Litre - Early in the year, typically January til end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch

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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 -