Aconitum carm. 'Pershore Abbey' - P9

Aconitum carm. 'Pershore Abbey' - P9

Description
The Monkshood (Aconitum carmichaelii) is a clump-forming perennial that produces blue-violet, funnel-shaped flowers arranged in panicles from August to September. Its palmate leaves are dark green. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, humus-rich, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 1 m and is approx. 40 cm wide. The Monkshood is well tolerant of frost.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Aconitum fischeri.

Bulletpoints
* Cut flower * deer resistant

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Monkshood are dark green, palmate.

Frost hardiness
The Monkshood has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Nest-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.

Planting partner
The Monkshood sets beautiful accents together with: Garden autumn anemone.

Care
The faded inflorescences should be cut back. This measure encourages new growth.

Flower
Aconitum carmichaelii forms funnel-shaped, blue-violet flowers arranged in panicles from August.

Interesting facts
Aconitum carmichaelii is categorised as a highly poisonous plant.

Use
Cut, woodland edge, herbaceous border

Aconitum carm. 'Pershore Abbey' - P9
Specifications
  • Article number
    59
  • EAN code
    ACCPABBE-0P9
  • Latin name
    Aconitum carm. 'Pershore Abbey'
  • catalog
    Landscape shop