Monks Hood

Aconitum Pink Sensation

• Position: full sun or partial shade
• Soil: moist, fertile
• Rate of Growth: average
• Flowering period: July to August
• Flowers: pale pink
• Other features: lobed, leathery, dark green leaves
• Hardiness: fully hardy


A fairly recent introduction by the renowned plantsman and designer Piet Oudolf, it has been hailed as a colour breakthrough for monkshoods. Its upright spires are densely packed with pale to silvery pink hooded flowers that have a dark throat. It tends to flower a little later than most other monkshoods and if you want loads of flowers then make sure it is planted in full sun. Try mixing it in with grasses for a wilder look, or plant it in a mixed border to add a bit of vertical interest.


• Garden care: Prepare an extra deep planting hole at least
45cm (18in) deep, adding well-rotted organic matter to prevent the soil from drying out in summer. Always wear gloves when working with monkshood since all parts of the plant are poisonous and a potential skin irritant.


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