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Botanical name: Eranthis hyemalis
Other names: Winter aconite, Winter hellebore, Winter wolf's bane
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
Flower: Yellow in Spring; Yellow in Winter
Foliage: Bright-green in Spring; Bright-green in Winter
Toxicity: If eaten, stomach discomfort may result. Foliage may irritate the skin.
Awards: RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
Pests: Generally pest-free.
Specific diseases: Smut Smut
Propagation: Divide tubers after flowering in spring. Dry tubers may be slow to establish.. REGISTER to read more...
Propagation methods: Division, Seed. REGISTER to read more...
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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: Full Sun, Partial Shade
Aspect: North, South, East, West
Exposure: Exposed, Sheltered
Hardiness: Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name: Eranthis hyemalis
Other names: Winter aconite, Winter hellebore, Winter wolf's bane
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
Flower: Yellow in Spring; Yellow in Winter
Foliage: Bright-green in Spring; Bright-green in Winter
Toxicity: If eaten, stomach discomfort may result. Foliage may irritate the skin.
Awards: RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
Pests: Generally pest-free.
Specific diseases: Smut
Propagation: Divide tubers after flowering in spring. Dry tubers may be slow to establish.. REGISTER to read more...
Propagation methods: Division, Seed. REGISTER to read more...
Sign up for your FREE ACCOUNT today or login to receive detailed monthly care instructions
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: Full Sun, Partial Shade
Aspect: North, South, East, West
Exposure: Exposed, Sheltered
Hardiness: Hardy (H4)
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| Aspect: | North, South, East, West | Tell us... |
| Exposure: | Exposed, Sheltered | Tell us... |
| Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | Tell us... |
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