Plants > Aquatics

climbing monk's hood

Aconitum hemsleyanum

Genus: Aconitum
Family: Ranunculaceae

About this plant

A scrambling ,climbing perennial with divided, mid-green leaves. Hooded lilac flowers are borne in hanging clusters in late summer

Growing Information

Height

2.5-4 Metres

Spread

1-1.5 Metres

Hardiness

H7

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

pH

Acid

Not Currently Available

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

Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

West FacingSouth FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Ideally grown where it may scramble through a shrub or hedge in moisture-retentive fertile soil in part shade. Sun and most soils are tolerated

Pruning

Cut back in winter

Propagation

Propagate by seed. Use protective gloves when handling any part of the plant

Pests

Generally trouble free although aphids may be a nuisance

Diseases

Generally trouble free

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground Cover

Planting Places

OutdoorSubmerged AquaticWall Trained

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

2.5-4 Metres

Spread

1-1.5 Metres

Habit

Columnar Upright

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years