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Eranthis hyemalis (Winter aconite)
1 hour care
per year
per year
0.1m
Max height
Max height
0.1m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Low
Toxicity
Toxicity
Plant details
Botanical name
Eranthis hyemalis
Other names
Winter aconite, Winter hellebore, Winter wolf's bane, Aconite Winter
Genus
Eranthis Eranthis
Species
E. hyemalis - E. hymalis are small perennials with cheery, yellow flowers that sit above lobed, fresh-green leaves in late winter to early spring.
Eranthis hyemalis is: Deciduous
Toxicity
If eaten, stomach discomfort may result. Foliage may irritate the skin.
Awards
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
Flower
Yellow in Spring; Yellow in Winter
Foliage
Bright-green in Spring; Bright-green in Winter
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest-free.
Smut Smut
General care
Propagation
Divide tubers after flowering in spring. Dry tubers may be slow to establish.
Propagation methods
Division, Seed
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Where to grow
Eranthis hyemalis (Winter aconite) will reach a height of 0.1m and a spread of 0.1m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Banks and Slopes, Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders, Ground Cover, Low Maintenance, Naturalised in turf, Underplanting, Woodland
Cultivation
Plant in moist, free-draining soil in sun or dappled shade. Planting 'in the green' - when in leaf - is likely to be more successful than planting tubers. However, if planting tubers, soil thoroughly in advance.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Eranthis hyemalis
Other names
Winter aconite, Winter hellebore, Winter wolf's bane, Aconite Winter
Genus
Eranthis Eranthis
Species
E. hyemalis - E. hymalis are small perennials with cheery, yellow flowers that sit above lobed, fresh-green leaves in late winter to early spring.
Foliage
Deciduous
Toxicity
If eaten, stomach discomfort may result. Foliage may irritate the skin.
Awards
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
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Colour
Flower
Yellow in Spring; Yellow in Winter
Foliage
Bright-green in Spring; Bright-green in Winter
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest-free.
Specific diseases
General care
Propagation
Divide tubers after flowering in spring. Dry tubers may be slow to establish.
Propagation methods
Division, Seed
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Where to grow
Eranthis hyemalis (Winter aconite) will reach a height of 0.1m and a spread of 0.1m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Banks and Slopes, Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders, Ground Cover, Low Maintenance, Naturalised in turf, Underplanting, Woodland
Cultivation
Plant in moist, free-draining soil in sun or dappled shade. Planting 'in the green' - when in leaf - is likely to be more successful than planting tubers. However, if planting tubers, soil thoroughly in advance.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5, Zone 4
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