Eranthis hyemalis
winter aconite
- Bulbous plant
- Award of Garden Merit (AGM)
- 10 cm high
- Yellow flowers
- Very hardy
Less incised leaves than E. cilicica and somewhat higher. Bright yellow flowers for moist soil and shade tolerant.
Garden use
Use
Growth
Planting density
Plant about 9 - 15 plants per m²
Characteristics
| Height | 10 cm |
|---|---|
| Flowering time | February - March |
| Flower colour | Sulfur yellow |
| Growth habit | Creeping |
| Growth rate | Medium |
| Hardiness | down to about -20°C |
Site conditions
| Light | Morning sun, Evening sun, Open shade, Filtered |
|---|---|
| Moisture | Average, Moist |
| Soil | Light, Normal |
| Soil fertility | Normal, High |
Botanical information
| Botanical name | Eranthis hyemalis |
|---|---|
| Genus | Eranthis |
| Family | Ranunculaceae |
| Common names |
NL: winterakoniet EN: winter aconite |
| Awards | Award of Garden Merit (AGM) |
| Origin | Europe |
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