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| Aconitum | Common name; Monkshood |
A hardy herbaceous perennial that grows to around 1 metre high (39”) and produces racemes of flowers in July / August
All parts of these plants are poisonous.
Week 12; Sow seeds in boxes or pans of seed compost and place in a cold frame at a temperature of 10°-12°C (50°-54°F) to germinate.
n.b. Pre-chill seed at around 4°C (40°F) for four weeks prior to sowing.
Germination may take 6-12 months.
Transplant the seedlings into 70mm (3”) pots or a nursery bed when they are large enough to handle.
Week 35; Cut back stems after flowering to encourage new growth, or wait until Week 40; and cut them down to ground level
Week 40; Divide the plants to increase stock.
Week 40; Plant out in partial shade 400mm (15”) apart in moisture retentative soil anytime from now until March.
n.b. They will also grow in full sun if the soil is not allowed to dry out, so mulch annually in spring to assist in this matter.
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