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Eranthis hyemalis 'Lightning'

winter aconite

  • Bulbous plant
  • 10 cm high
  • Yellow flowers
  • Very hardy
  • Suitable for partial shade

Garden use

Use

Along path Border Troughs Wild garden Small garden Shrub border Park Woodland Large groups

Site and growing conditions

Scree Gravel garden Rockgarden

Growth

Medium

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 'Lightning'
Genus Eranthis
Family Ranunculaceae
Common names NL: winterakoniet
EN: winter aconite
Origin Europe
Eranthis
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