Overview

Aconitum orientale is a plant with a erect, clump-forming habit in the genus Aconitum, part of the Ranunculaceae family, with dark green, palmate leaves foliage. Aconitum orientale 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 orientale is an erect, clump-forming cultivar within the Aconitum genus, known for its dark green, palmate leaves. This plant thrives in partial shade, ideally in a north-facing, sheltered position with moist, neutral loam soil. Hardy to UK zone H7, it is well suited for borders, woodland gardens, and wildflower meadows. Propagation can be achieved through division or seed, making it a versatile choice for gardeners seeking a robust perennial from the Ranunculaceae family.

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

Aspect

North-facing

Exposure

Sheltered

UK hardiness

H7

Plant details

Aconitum orientale size, habit and characteristics

Habit

Erect, clump-forming

Foliage

Dark green, palmate leaves

Suggested uses

Borders, woodland gardens, wildflower meadows

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Aconitum orientale

Propagation

Division, seed

Pest resistance

Aphids, fungal stem rots, crown rot, Verticillium wilt

Disease resistance

Aphids, fungal stem rots, crown rot, Verticillium wilt

Frequently asked questions