& Aconite 100 Bulbs

This woodland member of the buttercup family will swiftly multiply to form a glowing carpet of golden yellow flowers each spring. The cup shaped blooms of the winter aconite attract pollinating insects to your spring garden, and associate beautifully with snowdrops and bluebells for a spectacular woodland display. Easy to establish and virtually maintenance free, Eranthis hyemalis are ideal for planting in the dappled shade of a deciduous trees, or naturalised in informal areas of grass. Winter aconite bulbs ‘in the green’ are ideal for spring planting. For autumn planting choose winter aconite bulbs. Plant winter aconite bulbs in a sunny position or in the partial shade of deciduous trees. Eranthis hyemalis thrive in reliably moist, well-drained soil that is rich in organic matter. Add plenty of well-rotted manure or garden compost to the soil prior to planting to improve less than ideal soils. Aconites should be planted at a depth of 5cm (2”) and a distance of 5cm (2”) apart. For natural looking drifts, gently cast the bulbs across the planting area and plant them where they land! These bulbs require reliably moist soil throughout summer. Water them in necessary until they are fully established. When growing winter aconites, it is essential to allow their foliage to die back naturally as this will feed the bulbs for the following year. Where bulbs are naturalised in grass, avoid mowing the area until their foliage has died back. Caution: All parts of winter aconites are harmful if eaten, and the sap is an irritant to skin and eyes. Ideal For: Ground Cover, Wildlife Gardens, Low Maintenance Gardens, Woodland Gardens Hardiness: Hardy Position In: Sun or Semi-Shade, Dappled Shade Height: Up to 8cm (3. 1in) Spread: Up to 5cm (2in) Ease of Growing: Easy for All Ease of Aftercare: Easy for All Features: This woodland member of the buttercup family is very fast multiplying and swiftly grows to create a brilliant carpet of golden yellow flowers in the spring The cup shaped blooms of the aconite winter do a great job of attracting pollinators to your spring garden and associate beautifully with snowdrops and bluebells to create an utterly fantastic woodland display A massive appeal of the winter aconite is how easy it is to establish it is, along with it being virtually maintenance free Hardy garden bulb; supplied as 1 x Aconite In The Green Bulbs Specifications: Weight: 1.0 kg Model Number: KC8951