Overview

Aconitum carmichaelii var. wilsonii 'Barker's Variety' is a plant with a clump-forming habit in the genus Aconitum, part of the Ranunculaceae family, with dark green, deeply lobed foliage. Aconitum carmichaelii var. wilsonii 'Barker's Variety' grows best in partial shade, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H7. Suggested uses include borders, woodland gardens and wildflower meadows.

About

Aconitum carmichaelii var. wilsonii 'Barker's Variety' is a clump-forming cultivar of the Aconitum genus, known for its dark green, deeply lobed foliage. It thrives in partial shade and prefers a sheltered position with moist but well-drained loam soil of neutral pH. Suitable for borders, woodland gardens, and wildflower meadows, this hardy plant (UK hardiness H7) benefits from division every third year in autumn or late winter to maintain its vigour.

About the genus

Aconitum, also known as aconite, monkshood, wolfsbane, devil's helmet, or blue rocket, is a genus of over 250 species of flowering plants belonging to the family Ranunculaceae. These herbaceous, frequently toxic perennial plants are chiefly native to the mountainous parts of the Northern Hemisphere in North America, Europe, and Asia, growing in the moisture-retentive but well-draining soils of mountain meadows.

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Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Aconitum

Sunlight

Partial shade

Soil type

Loam

Soil pH

Neutral

Soil moisture

Moist but well-drained

Aspect

North-facing, East-facing, South-facing, West-facing

Exposure

Sheltered

UK hardiness

H7

Plant details

Aconitum carmichaelii var. wilsonii 'Barker's Variety' size, habit and characteristics

Habit

Clump-forming

Foliage

Dark green, deeply lobed

Suggested uses

Borders, woodland gardens, wildflower meadows

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Aconitum carmichaelii var. wilsonii 'Barker's Variety'

Propagation

Division every third year in autumn or late winter

Pest resistance

Generally pest-free, may be susceptible to aphids

Disease resistance

May be susceptible to fungal stem rot and verticillium wilt

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