Eranthis hyemalis Cilicica Group
winter aconite bulbs
- 9cm pot | 3 per pot
- £7.99
- available to order from summer
- 6 × 9cm pots
- £23.97 £4.00 each
- available to order from summer
- 10 × bulbs
- £6.99 £0.70 each
- available to order from autumn
- 20 + 10 FREE bulbs
- £13.98 £0.47 each
- available to order from autumn
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- Standard £5.99
- Position: full sun or partial shade
- Soil: moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil
- Rate of growth: average to fast
- Flowering period: January to February
- Hardiness: fully hardy
- Bulb size: 4/5
Carpets of bright yellow, buttercup-like flowers in late January and February surrounded by ruffs of fresh green leaves. Winter aconites originate from damp woodland and shady places in Eurasia so are perfect for naturalising under deciduous shrubs and trees.
Eranthis hyemalis Cilicica Group are a welcome sight in late winter as they are one of the first things into flower in the garden, and attracts early-season pollinators.
Eranthis hyemalis Cilicica Group are a welcome sight in late winter as they are one of the first things into flower in the garden, and attracts early-season pollinators.
Choose a spot with fertile, humus-rich, well-drained soil that remains moist in summer but doesn’t become waterlogged. Eranthis thrives in partial shade to full sun, making it ideal for planting beneath deciduous trees or in woodland settings where it benefits from dappled light.
Before planting, soak the tubers in lukewarm water for a few hours to help with hydration and quicker establishment. Plant them 5cm deep and 5cm apart, and don’t worry about which way up they go—shoots will find their way to the surface. Ensure the soil is enriched with leaf mould or well-rotted compost to encourage strong growth.
Once established, winter aconites will naturalise well, forming carpets of golden-yellow flowers in late winter to early spring. Avoid disturbing the clumps once settled, and allow the foliage to die back naturally to feed the tubers for the following year. Keep the area weed-free and mulch in autumn to maintain soil moisture and fertility.
Before planting, soak the tubers in lukewarm water for a few hours to help with hydration and quicker establishment. Plant them 5cm deep and 5cm apart, and don’t worry about which way up they go—shoots will find their way to the surface. Ensure the soil is enriched with leaf mould or well-rotted compost to encourage strong growth.
Once established, winter aconites will naturalise well, forming carpets of golden-yellow flowers in late winter to early spring. Avoid disturbing the clumps once settled, and allow the foliage to die back naturally to feed the tubers for the following year. Keep the area weed-free and mulch in autumn to maintain soil moisture and fertility.
- Pets: Harmful if eaten
