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Aconitum 'Spark's Variety' (Monkshood 'Spark's Variety')

Other names: Monk's hood 'Spark's Variety', Aconitum napellus 'Spark's Variety', Aconitum 'Henryi Sparks Variety'

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Variety or Cultivar
'Spark's Variety' is an erect, deciduous perennial with rounded, glossy, deeply lobed, dark green leaves and branched panicles of hooded, deep violet flowers in summer.
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Season of interest

Flower

Spring Summer Autumn Winter
Flower

Foliage

Spring Summer Autumn Winter
Foliage
Height and spread

Height and spread

Size Max height Max spread To maturity
1.5 m 0.5 m 2-5 years
4 ft 1 ft 2-5 years

Where to grow

Soil type
  • Clay
  • Loamy
Soil drainage
  • Moist but well-drained
  • Well-drained
Soil pH
  • Acid
  • Alkaline
  • Neutral
Sunlight
  • Partial Shade
Aspect
  • East
  • West
  • North
Exposure
  • Sheltered

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Cultivation

Prefers cool, moist, fertile soil in partial shade. Tolerates full sun and most soils if well-rotted organic matter is added and the plant is mulched. May need staking.

Suggested uses

Coastal, Flower Arranging, Beds and borders

UK hardiness

USDA zones

Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9

Sunset zone

4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 1, 2, 3, A2, A3, A1

WUCOLS

North-Central Coastal = Moderate/Medium
Central Valley = Moderate/Medium
South Coastal = Inappropriate
South Inland = Inappropriate
High and Intermediate Desert = Inappropriate
Low Desert = Inappropriate

Foliage

Deciduous

Habit

Erect

Native to

Garden origin

Drought tolerant

No

Flood tolerant

No

Toxicity

All parts highly toxic if eaten; also harmful via the skin. Use protective gloves when handling.

Plant care

Pruning

Cut back in autumn.

Propagation methods

Division

Propagation

Divide it autumn or late winter. May be slow to reestablish.

Pests

Generally pest free

Diseases

Powdery mildew

Cut plants to ground level (optional)

Divide and replant in spring

Mulch with leaf mould or garden compost in spring (optional)

Support or stake (optional)

Improve soil moisture by adding well-rotted organic matter

Plant in fertile, moisture retentive soil

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