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Aconitum 'bressingham Spire' / 3L
Aconitum Bressingham Spire
Confirmed format: 3 litre pot
Plant Highlights
- Intense violet-blue spires of hooded flowers
- Sturdy, upright and clumping habit
- Flowering from June to August
- Suitable for borders and cottage gardens
- Excellent for cut flower arrangements
- Fully hardy perennial
Overview
Aconitum 'Bressingham Spire' is a refined herbaceous perennial renowned for its striking, vertical spires of hooded flowers in shades of purple, violet, and blue. Blooming throughout the summer months from June to August, this compact and bushy plant brings rich colour and elegant height to garden borders. Its deeply lobed green foliage provides an attractive backdrop to the vibrant floral display.
Why We Love It
- Delivers striking vertical interest with intense violet-blue flower spires
- Neat, clumping habit fits wonderfully into mixed borders
- Produces fantastic blooms for seasonal cut flower displays
- Reliably hardy through harsh winters
Plant Details
| Botanical Name | Aconitum Bressingham Spire |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Herbaceous Perennial |
| Foliage Persistence | Deciduous |
| Flower Colour | Purple, violet, and blue |
| Flowering Season | June to August |
| Position | Full sun, sun to part shade, or partial shade |
| Soil | Clay, loam, sand, chalk, or any fertile soil |
| Mature Height | 60–90 cm |
| Mature Spread | 30–60 cm |
| Hardiness | RHS H7 (hardy to -20°C or lower) |
Growing Guide
| Position | Plant in full sun, partial shade, or positions with sun and partial shade. Suited to sheltered or exposed locations. |
|---|---|
| Soil Requirements | Thrives in fertile soils with well-drained or moisture-retentive drainage characteristics. |
| Watering | Maintain moderate water levels, keeping the soil moist and consistently moist during dry spells. |
Perfect For
- Middle of garden borders
- Cottage garden schemes
- Woodland and shade gardens
- Cut flower gardens
- Wildlife-friendly gardens
- Container growing
Good to Know
- All parts of the plant are toxic if ingested and may act as a skin irritant.
- Toxic to cats, dogs, and horses.
- Non-native garden perennial with moderate care requirements.
Product Information
| Product Title | Aconitum 'bressingham Spire' / 3L |
|---|---|
| Supplied Format | 3L pot |
| Plant Type | Herbaceous Perennial |
Growing & care
- Plant type
- perennial
- Soil & drainage
- Well drained
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