Eranthis hyemalis (Tubergenii Group) 'Guinea Gold'
winter aconite 'Guinea Gold'
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
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Size
Ultimate height
Up to 10cmTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0–0.1 metreGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Yellow | Bronze Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Bronze Green | |||
| Autumn | ||||
| Winter | Yellow |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H6Botanical details
- Family
- Ranunculaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Genus
Eranthis are small tuberous perennials with palmately or pinnately lobed basal leaves and cup-shaped flowers held above a collar of deeply lobed stem leaves
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in humus-rich, moderately fertile soil that doesn't dry out. Tolerates most soil types but does best in alkaline soils
Propagation
Propagate by separating tubers in late spring after flowering. Dry tubers may not establish well
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Wildflower meadow
- Wildlife gardens
- Flower borders and beds
- Ground cover
- Underplanting of roses and shrubs
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
May be susceptible to slugs
Diseases
May be susceptible to smuts
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