Genus: Eranthis

Eranthis photos

  • Winter Aconites  (Eranthis hyemalis) (Eranthis hyemalis (Winter aconite))
    By david
  • Winter Aconites (Eranthis cilicica)
    By spritzhe..
  • Eranthis hyemalis (Eranthis hyemalis)
    By AndrewR
  • Spring 2007 - Hellebore & Aconite (Eranthis hyemalis & Helleborus atrorubens)
    By RobertR

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Species of Eranthis

Members growing plants in this genus

  • AndrewR

    Andrewr

    joined 7 Aug, 2007

    495 plants

  • spritzhenry

    Spritzhenry

    joined 17 Jun, 2007

    511 plants

  • Buzzbee

    Buzzbee

    joined 23 Dec, 2007

    164 plants

  • Xela

    Xela

    joined 1 Mar, 2008

    220 plants

  • joclark

    Joclark

    joined 12 Apr, 2008

    199 plants

Comments:

david

David

17 Feb, 2008

 

Yes, Jacque, carpets of them. There are as many aconites as snowdrops. The fruit and veg walled garden looks like it will be amazing in summer.

jacque

Jacque

17 Feb, 2008

 

these AT CASTLE David???

spritzhenry

Spritzhenry

9 Feb, 2008

 

Thank you, I will do just that!

Owdboggy

Owdboggy

9 Feb, 2008

 

If you do plant out another potful of in flower ones, then when they have finished, look for the seeds. Do not wait for them to go brown though. Carefully and gently rub the seed heads between finger and thumb, if the seeds fall off then they are ripe, even though they are still green. Sow immediately in standard compost and keep shady and watered etc. they should germinate the following spring. The seeds will NOT store, they have a very short life span.

spritzhenry

Spritzhenry

9 Feb, 2008

 

OOOOh You are so clever, Andrea! I haven't ever done that, not being much of a techie.....didn't even know you could!!! I will try it.

AndreaRichter

Andrearichter

9 Feb, 2008

 

Next time Spritz, copy and paste the link into the web address on your internet, at least then you won't get RSI looking for plant advice!!

spritzhenry

Spritzhenry

8 Feb, 2008

 

Well, it sure took me ages to type in that link, Andrea, thanks for finding it! It appears that maybe the site where last year's were planted (in flower) got too hot during the 'summer'. The article does say that they prefer shady areas. I think I shall have to plant something else round the new Ash tree and keep the Aconites for elsewhere in the garden. I planted another potfull there this year - I shall move them tomorrow! I don't think that I'll be able to find last year's corms.

AndreaRichter

Andrearichter

8 Feb, 2008

 

I have had a look on the internet to find information and I came across this article which explains When, Where and how to grow Winter Aconites. Here is the link. You may need a magnifying glass to read it!!
http://books.google.com/books?id=8Ymg47Ccz0kC&pg=PA82&lpg=PA82&dq=growing+winter+aconites&source=web&ots=XA4g1QXZyi&sig=P29UW8ChdsBMgpfbT-kXSoCnAdE

It may explain why the aconites aren't returning to flower because of lack of water, it may be worth lifting them and soaking the coums before replanting??

jacque

Jacque

7 Feb, 2008

 

Wow!!! Very Pretty.

On photo - Winter Aconites

maple

Maple

31 Jan, 2008

 

Beautiful

On photo - Winter Aconites