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    ACONITUM
    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.

    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 'Spark's Variety'
    Deep violet-blue flower spikes up to 5 feet tall
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £14.00
    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
    Available again from summer 2026
    Could be any time, June through to end August. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
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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.
    0.9 kg
    £6.00
    Unavailable
    2.5 kg
    £13.00
    Unavailable
    4.5 kg
    £25.00
    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™.
    1 ltr
    £8.50
    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)
    Small - 60g sachet
    £3.00
    Medium - 150gm sachet
    £6.00
    Large - 360gram sachet
    £12.00
    Unavailable
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