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winter aconite 'Guinea Gold'

Eranthis hyemalis (Tubergenii Group) 'Guinea Gold'

★ RHS AGMPollinator Friendly

Genus: Eranthis
Family: Ranunculaceae

About this plant

'Guinea Gold' is a tuberous-rooted perennial to 10cm in height, with cup-shaped bright yellow flowers 3-4cm in width, surrounded by divided leafy bracts. Basal leaves bronze-green, divided into several lobes

Growing Information

Height

Up To 10 Cm

Spread

0-0.1 Metre

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

Acid

Not Currently Available

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

Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

South FacingWest FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in humus-rich, moderately fertile soil that doesn't dry out. Tolerates most soil types but does best in alkaline soils

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by separating tubers in late spring after flowering. Dry tubers may not establish well

Pests

Slugs may be a problem

Diseases

Susceptible to a smut

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground Cover

Planting Places

OutdoorPond MarginsSubmerged Aquatic

Season of Interest

SpringSummerWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

Up To 10 Cm

Spread

0-0.1 Metre

Habit

Clump Forming

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years