Aconitum carmichaelii Wilsonii Group

Aconitum carmichaelii Wilsonii Group or Monkshood has  beautiful rich blue hooded flowers in late summer into autumn and rich green foliage.  It is a striking plant for the back of your border and usually stands without the need for staking unless it is planted in an exposed situation.  It is attractive to bees and butterflies and makes a good cut flower.  Best planted in reasonably moist , fertile soil in sun or part-shade.  Approx. 1.8m tall x 50 cm spread.  Aconitums are ideal planted instead of Delphiniums as they are not attacked by slugs.  Divide inlate autumn if necessary or collect seed in autumn.

Good plants to combine with Aconitums are:-  Astrantia major varieties, Anemone x hybrida (Japanese anemones) such as 'Honorine Jobert' and Asters for lovely late season interest in your garden.