{"product_id":"eranthis-hyemalis-potted-winter-aconite-bulbs","title":"Eranthis hyemalis – Potted Winter Aconite Bulbs","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdd a splash of cheer to your garden with these sunny yellow, early-flowering blooms. Hardy throughout the UK, down to -15°C.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThese bright yellow, buttercup-like flowers bloom at the end of winter, just when you need the cheerful colour in your life. Each bloom sits on top a cushion of mid-green foliage, which fans around the flower and adds a contrasting bright green to the yellow, like a slightly frilly green ruff. Easygoing and happy in most garden positions, bring a smile to your face by planting these happy yellow flowers for the end of winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100.088%; height: 19.5938px;\" data-sheets-root=\"1\" border=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xhtml\"\u003e\n\u003ccolgroup\u003e \u003ccol style=\"width: 26.0642%;\" width=\"97\"\u003e \u003ccol style=\"width: 25.355%;\" width=\"92\"\u003e \u003ccol style=\"width: 48.5822%;\" width=\"178\"\u003e \u003c\/colgroup\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19.5938px;\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Perennial\"}'\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBulbous perennial\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19.5938px;\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Flower: clustered flowers on taller stems\"}'\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eColumnar upright flower\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19.5938px;\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Flowers June to August\"}'\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWinter - spring flowering and foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eScientific Name\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cem\u003eEranthis hyemalis\u003c\/em\u003e (spring flower of winter)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCommon Name\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cem\u003eAconitum hyemale\u003c\/em\u003e (syn), Winter Hellebore, Winter Wolf's Bane, Winter Aconite\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eThis plant is a European native, originating in France, Italy, Albania, BUlgaria, Lebanon, Syria, and the Northwest Balkan Peninsula\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePruning Tips\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eNo pruning required here, let the flowers and foliage die back naturally for best results.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWildlife Value\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eThe pollen and nectar-rich flowers of the winter aconite are great forage for early bees, including honeybees, bumblebees, and ground-dwelling bees such as Andrena bees.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePositioning\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003ePlant in full sun to partial shade; the winter aconite is fine in both exposed and sheltered positions.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWater\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eGrows well in moist soil but make sure it's not sat in a puddle. Water in unseasonable dry weather.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoil\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eUse a humus-rich, moderately fertile soil. Retaining some moisture is useful as your winter aconite won't want to totally dry out. Grows best in alkaline soils but tolerant of all types.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFood\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eEnsure you plant into fertile soil; a feed or mulch in early spring before blooming will help those flowers grow at their best.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePet-safe\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eNo, winter aconite is toxic to cats, dogs, humans, livestock and horses - though it's fine for birds.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSprouts Top Tips\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eWinter Aconite is best planted during or just after flowering, while it is 'in the green'\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExtras\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis plant has been given the RHS' prestigious Award of Garden Merit for its stellar all-round performance in the garden.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sprouts of Bristol","offers":[{"title":"9cm","offer_id":55191141908861,"sku":"8376791467371","price":5.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0490\/2774\/3905\/files\/eranthis-hyemalis-potted-winter-aconite-bulbs-179247.jpg?v=1743717940","url":"https:\/\/sproutsofbristol.live\/products\/eranthis-hyemalis-potted-winter-aconite-bulbs","provider":"Sprouts of Bristol","version":"1.0","type":"link"}