Aconitum henryi 'Spark's Variety' - P11

Description
The Monkshood 'Spark' (Aconitum henryi) is an upright, loose perennial that forms purple, funnel-shaped flowers arranged in panicles from July to August. Its palmate, pinnate leaves are dark green. In a semi-shady location with well-drained, humus-rich, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 1 m and grows to a width of approx. 40 cm. The Monkshood 'Spark' is well tolerant of frost.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Aconitum henryi 'Spark's Variety', Aconitum napellus 'Spark's Variety', Aconitum x cammarum 'Spark'.

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

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

Frost hardiness
The Monkshood 'Spark' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Upright, loose.

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

Location
Preferred location in partial shade.

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

Flower
Aconitum henryi 'Spark' forms funnel-shaped, purple flowers arranged in panicles from July.

Interesting facts
Plant or parts of the plant are poisonous.

Use
Bee pasture, cutting, woodland edge, herbaceous border