Aconitum carmichaelii (Wilsonii Group) 'Kelmscott'
monk's hood 'Kelmscott'
Upright, clump-forming, herbaceous perennial to 1.5m tall, with deeply divided, glossy dark green leaves and short, erect, branched spikes of hooded deep, rich lavender-blue flowers in autumn
Size
Ultimate height
1.5–2.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.5–1 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green | |||
| Autumn | Blue | Green | ||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
North–facing or East–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H7Botanical details
- Family
- Ranunculaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Bushy
- Potentially harmful
- TOXIC if eaten, avoid skin contact. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
- Genus
Aconitum can be herbaceous perennials or biennials with lobed leaves and racemes or panicles of showy, hooded flowers
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Best grown in moisture retentive fertile soil in partial shade but sun and most soils are tolerated. Staking may be necessary. See staking perennials for further advice
Propagation
Propagate by division every third year in autumn or late winter to maintain vigour, although plants can be slow to re-establish. Use protective gloves when handling plants
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Architectural
- Wildlife gardens
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
No pruning required except cutting back dead stems; use protective gloves
Pests
May be susceptible to aphids
Diseases
May be susceptible to fungal stem rot and Verticillium wilt
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