aconitum lamarkii (monkshood)* bicoloured

aconitum lamarkii (monkshood)* bicolouredspikes of sulphur yellow flowers bloom midsummer deeply lobed, green foliage easy care perennial the upper sepal of the flower bears a striking resemblance to the clothing hood worn by a medieval monk, thus the common name "monkshood" zone 2 height 75 100cm spread 45 60cm colour yellow grows well in full sun but requires sufficient water aconitum grows best where shade is provided in the hot hours of the afternoon relatively slow growing, it won't

colour contrasting plant

consistent moisture is a must in full sun to prevent leaf scorch

sweet fragrance

leaves have a deeply lobed base and are heavily corrugated

dark green foliage

will extend the flowering period

will easily self-seed in optimum conditions

minuet' was hybridized in 1978 by R

bloom time: early to mid-spring

medium green leaves

horizontal petals make the flower appear larger

central streak