Winter Aconite (Eranthis hyemalis) seeds

The low-growing Winter Aconite is one of the first spring flowers. Can form whole carpets.
Contents: Approx. 50 seeds
Open-pollinated variety, seed tested regularly

€4.59

Content: 50 Single seed

Product number: 1338 GTIN: 4250601210032

Description

Winter aconites are among the most striking winter flowers and are true heralds of spring. They often show their bright yellow flowers when there is still snow, and fill the area with an enormously intense sweet scent. The plant originally comes from the Mediterranean region, but can be found in the dappled shade of forests in the far north of Europe. It belongs to the buttercup family and typically grows in groups of several plants.

Since they appear so early in the year, they are the first and therefore enormously important bee plant.

The medical benefit of the winter aconite is limited to homeopathic use. Especially the rhizome is poisonous and should not be consumed. Also for animals, the plant can be toxic when consumed.

Lifecycle	Hardy
Species	Ranunculaceae
Characteristics	Needs cold to germinate
Eventual height	10-20 cm
Growth habit type	determinate / bush type
Flower colour	Yellow
Flowering months	February, March
Root system	Rhizome

Sowing depth	0.5 cm
Germination temperature	3-5°C
Soil type	Fresh, Moist
Sunlight	Full sun, Shade
Planting distance	10 cm

Sowing and care

Sow the seeds starting in March, preferably broadcast in a protected location in the semi-shade under trees or other woody plants. Slightly calcareous, loamy soil is well suited. It may take three years before the first flowering; during this time, the seedlings and rhizomes should not be sowed over, weeded, or otherwise interfered with. Winterlings spread themselves enormously after several years.

Manufacturer information: Magic Garden Seeds GmbH | Junkersstraße 7 | 93055 Regensburg, Germany | service@magicgardenseeds.com | https://www.magicgardenseeds.com

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