Winter Aconite — Bulbs
Eranthis hyemalis
Full sun, light watering — fully hardy.
- Sow
- May
- Plant out
- Feb
- In flower
- Jan, Feb, Mar
- Sun
- Full sun
- Water
- Low
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Hardiness
- H6
- Season
- winter
- Height
- 10 cm
- Spacing
- 10 cm
- Pets
- Toxic to pets
- Bee friendly
- Bee friendly
Growing notes
Grows to up to 10cm. Space about 0-10cm apart. In flower Jan-Mar.
Toxic to pets
Winter aconite is poisonous to pets: it contains cardiac glycosides, and eating it upsets the stomach and can affect the heart. Keep tubers away from pets and stop them digging where it grows; the record lists no hazard to people. If a pet eats any, contact a vet.
→ Your vet or the Animal PoisonLine