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Monkshood gained their name
because of their tall spires of hooded flowers, which come in shades of white, pale yellow,
lilac, or blue. The flower spikes being held above dense clumps of
divided green foliage.
The flowers appearing from early
summer to autumn, depending upon the variety, attract butterflies, bees
and other beneficial insects into the garden
Cultivation: -
Aconitums should be grown in cool,
reasonably fertile, moist soil, preferably in partial shade, where they will spread and increase in
size. But most soils will be tolerated, as will full sun, provided
that the soil is damp enough.
Taller Aconitums should be
provided with support to prevent them being knocked down by the wind or
rain. At the end of the
growing season cut down the current years growth. Every
few years established clumps should be divided to maintain vigour
Propagation: -
Sow seed in pots or the cold frame during
spring, or divide established clumps during late autumn or winter.
When splitting clumps remember that all parts of
these plants are poisonous.
Pests & Diseases: -
Hardiness: -
Fully Hardy
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