Overview

Aconitum napellus 'Bergfürst' is a clump forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Aconitum, part of the Ranunculaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Aconitum napellus 'Bergfürst' grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H7. Suggested uses include architectural, cottage and informal garden, wildlife gardens and flower borders and beds.

About

Aconitum napellus 'Bergfürst' (monk's hood 'Bergfürst') is a clump-forming herbaceous perennial belonging to the genus Aconitum, known for its lobed foliage and clusters of hooded flowers arranged in racemes or panicles. This deciduous plant thrives in full sun or partial shade and is adaptable to various soil types, including chalk, clay, loam, and sand, provided the soil is moist but well-drained. Hardy to UK zone H7, it suits both exposed and sheltered locations and is ideal for architectural, cottage, wildlife gardens, and flower borders. It flowers in spring and summer and is best propagated by division in autumn or late winter.

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

Full sun, Partial shade

Soil type

Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil pH

Acid, Alkaline, Neutral

Soil moisture

Moist but well-drained

Aspect

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

Exposure

Exposed, Sheltered

UK hardiness

H7

Plant details

Aconitum napellus 'Bergfürst' size, habit and characteristics

Plant type

Herbaceous Perennial

Habit

Clump forming

Foliage

Deciduous

Suggested uses

Architectural, Cottage and informal garden, Wildlife gardens, Flower borders and beds

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Aconitum napellus 'Bergfürst'

Propagation

Division in autumn or late winter

Pest resistance

Generally pest-free, may be susceptible to aphids

Disease resistance

May be susceptible to fungal stem rot, powdery mildews, and Verticillium wilt

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