ACONITUM 'Spark's Variety'
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ACONITUM 'Spark's Variety'
Commonly known as Monkshood
Deep violet-blue flower spikes up to 5 feet tall
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Good to know
Might require staking -
Pests & Diseases
Aphids, fungal stem rot, mildew, Verticillium wilt -
Place of origin
Garden origin -
Blue
Violet blue -
PaniclesWidely-branched panicles
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Border
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Cottage garden
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Woodland garden
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Fully hardy
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Height
1.5m(5ft) -
Spread
45cm (18in) -
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 hardy
Hardy in the severest continental climates including exposed upland locations in the UK. Plant can withstand temperatures < -20 (-4°F) -
Summer Seasonal Interest
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Fertile moist well-drained soil
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Full shade
Happiest in a cool, moist site -
Full sun
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Partial shade
Will tolerate full sun. -
harmful via skin
People and pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents -
toxic if eaten
People and pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents -
Rabbit Resistant
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Mature Size1.5m(5ft)
45cm (18in)
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Aconitum - Growing Guide
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