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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
      Early in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.
    • 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
    £13.50
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    Available again JAN 2026
    fresh stock in late winter
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    ACONITUM napellus subsp. vulgare 'Albidum'
    Creamy white hooded flowers and divided green leaves
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £13.50
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    Available from December to January
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    ACONITUM 'Spark's Variety'
    Deep violet-blue flower spikes up to 5 feet tall
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £13.50
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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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    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
    £13.50
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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...

    Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
    Blood, Fish & Bone
    Improves vegetable, fruit and flower quality. Blood, Fish and Bone contains three major nutrients essential for strong and healthy growth.
    1.5 kg
    £6.50
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Wildflower Mini Meadow
    Creates a mini-meadow for attracting bees, butterflies and bugs to your garden. 200g sachet which will cover 3 square metres. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi.
    3m²
    £7.00
    10m²
    £15.50
    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
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