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monk's hood 'Spätlese' | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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monk's hood 'Spätlese'

Aconitum carmichaelii (Wilsonii Group) 'Spätlese'

Pollinator Friendly

Genus: Aconitum
Family: Ranunculaceae

About this plant

'Spätlese' is an upright, herbaceous perennial to around 1.2m. It has finely-divided, glossy green leaves and short spikes of light blue, hooded flowers in late summer and early autumn

Growing Information

Height

1-1.5 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ChalkLoam

AcidAlkalineNeutral

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

East FacingSouth FacingNorth Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Best grown in moisture retentive, fertile soil in partial shade but sun and most soils are tolerated. Staking may be necessary (see staking perennials)

Pruning

Tall stems can be pruned down in late autumn when flowering is finished

Propagation

Divide in autumn or late winter to maintain vigour, although plants can be slow to re-establish. Use gloves when handling plants as all parts are highly toxic

Pests

Aphids may be troublesome

Diseases

Fungal stem rot and verticillium wilt may occasionally be troublesome

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground Cover

Planting Places

Outdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

1-1.5 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Habit

Climbing

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years