Eranthis hyemalis (common names: Winter aconite)

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  • Winter Aconites  (Eranthis hyemalis) (Eranthis hyemalis (Winter aconite))
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Eranthis hyemalis (aka Winter aconite)


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Reminders for this plant

Due in 8 months:

In Xela's garden calendar:
'Divide'


Time to divide plants: April to May

Members growing this plant

  • AndrewR

    Andrewr

    joined 7 Aug, 2007

    495 plants

  • Buzzbee

    Buzzbee

    joined 23 Dec, 2007

    164 plants

  • Xela

    Xela

    joined 1 Mar, 2008

    220 plants

Comments on Eranthis hyemalis

jacque

Jacque

17 Feb, 2008

 

these AT CASTLE David???

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.

Members' notes...

AndrewR

Seems happy in clay around tree paeonies

Buzzbee

Planted initially as a few dry 'bulbs' amongst our mixed native hedge in the second year of its establishment.

Xela

Hardiness: Hardy

Skill Level: Beginner

Soil type: Well-drained/light, Acidic, Chalky/alkaline
Exposure: Partial shade, Shade

Flowers:
February to March

Height: 13cm
Spread: 10cm

Time to plant seeds: March to June
Time to divide plants: April to May

Looks good with:
Galanthus nivalis
Iris reticulata

These native European woodland plants are among the earliest to flower, and produce a bright display, especially when planted in large numbers under shrubs and deciduous trees. An efficient ground cover plant, it quickly spreads to become a carpet of pure golden yellow, just as the first snowdrops begin to bloom. Dry tubers can be bought in the autumn, but they are generally not as successul as plants bought 'in the green' (in leaf) either during or just after flowering time, which will establish much more readily. The Royal Horticultural Society has presented it with the Award of Garden Merit (AGM).

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