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Winter Aconite

Winter Aconite (Eranthis) is a Winter flowering tuber.

It flowers from January to March.

Winter Aconite

Winter Aconite

The Winter Aconite has a yellow buttercup shaped flower and is surrounded by a collar of ruffled green leaves.

Winter Aconite Flower

Winter Aconite Flower

The plant grows to a height of 2-3 inches.

The tubers can be planted in August and September.

Winter Aconite In Full Bloom

Winter Aconite In Full Bloom

The Winter Aconite can be planted in groups under shrubs and deciduous trees.

It prefers well drained soil and can be positioned in sun or partial shade.

Winter Aconites look great when planted with Snowdrops.

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3 Responses to “Winter Aconite”

  1. hortoris says:

    Winter Aconites look great when grown in large groups.

  2. tess says:

    Aconites look great when planted en masse and mixed together with Snowdrops.

  3. ross says:

    thanks
    I am looking at this plant due to its very early bee forage value

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