Aconitum henryi 'Spark's Variety' - P9

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

Growth habit
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