Aconitum camm. 'Bicolor' - P9

Description
The Purple wolf's bane 'Bicolor' (Aconitum x cammarum) is an upright, clump-forming perennial that produces purple-white flowers arranged in panicles from July to August. Its cut leaves are dark green. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 1 m and grows to a width of approx. 40 cm. The Purple wolf's bane 'Bicolor' is well tolerant of frost.

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are heavily favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * cut flower

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Purple wolf's bane 'Bicolor's are dark green, cut.

Frost hardiness
The Purple wolf's bane 'Bicolor' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Upright, clump-forming.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: Autumn, depending on variety also in spring.

Care
- If the plant is divided every 2-3 years and weak roots and shoots are removed, the reward is better growth and flowering vigour! - Rock garden plants love loose, well-drained soil. However, as this substrate stores little water, the plants must be watered regularly for several weeks after planting, especially in dry conditions, until they are sufficiently rooted.

Flower
Aconitum x cammarum 'Bicolor' forms purple-white flowers arranged in panicles from July.

Interesting facts
Plant or parts of the plant are poisonous.

Use
Bee pasture, cutting, woodland edge