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Aconitum × cammarum 'Bicolor'
monkshood
The award-winning ‘Bicolor’ has distinctive white blooms each with deep blue tips held on tall, stout stems above...
2 litre pot
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Plant description
The award-winning ‘Bicolor’ has distinctive white blooms each with deep blue tips held on tall, stout stems above clumps of fine foliage. Also known as Wolfbane, historically Aconite was used as a poison on arrows when hunting wolves although it has also been adopted as a pain-reliever. If you have curious minds in your home this herbaceous perennial is perhaps best kept out of reach in the garden rather than as a cut flower!
Eventual height & spread
Flowering period
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Plant features
Position
Full sun / light shade
Rate of growth
Average
Soil
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness
Fully hardy
How to care for Aconitum × cammarum Bicolor:
Prepare an extra deep planting hole at least 45cm 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. Cut the flowering stem to within 15cm of the ground in the autumn to prevent it self seeding.
Please note:
This perennial dies back to below ground level each year in autumn, then fresh new growth appears again in spring.
Warning
Humans/Pets: TOXIC if eaten; avoid skin contact
