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

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Japanese monk's hood

Aconitum japonicum

Genus: Aconitum
Family: Ranunculaceae

About this plant

A clump-forming perennial to around 1m tall with divided foliage. Panicles of hooded, deep blue to purple flowers are borne in late summer

Growing Information

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 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

Pruning

Tall stems can be pruned down later in 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

Pests

May be affected by aphids

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

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Climbing

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years