Aconitum napellus - P11

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are heavily favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * deer resistant

Growth habit
Clump-forming.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: Autumn, depending on variety also in spring.

Care
- If the plant is divided every 2-3 years and weak roots and shoots are removed, the reward is better growth and flowering vigour! - Rock garden plants love loose, well-drained soil. However, as this substrate stores little water, the plants must be watered regularly for several weeks after planting, especially in dry conditions, until they are sufficiently rooted.

Flower
Aconitum napellus forms blue-violet flowers arranged in panicles from July.

Interesting facts
Aconitum napellus is categorised as a highly poisonous plant.

Use
Bee pasture, cottage garden, homeopathy