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Aconitum x cammarum 'Pink Sensation'

Also Known As

  • Monkshood

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 4'-5'
  • W: 1'-2'

planting zones

  • 2b-9b

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Aconitum x cammarum 'Pink Sensation' plant details

Aconitum x cammarum 'Pink Sensation' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In summer pink flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in acidic, alkaline, average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Aconitum x cammarum 'Pink Sensation'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: ranunculaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 4 FT - 5 FT - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in summer
Uses: clumping

GROWING CONDITIONS for Aconitum x cammarum 'Pink Sensation'

USDA Zones: 2b - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer and rabbit
Soil needs: acidic, alkaline, average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Sturdy upright plants with spikes of pale-pink hooded flowers -- an interesting colour departure for the monkshoods. The leaves are thick and leathery, dark green in colour with a glossy surface and broadly dissected into tri-lobed sections. A great vertical accent for sun to part shade. All parts of the plant are poisonous so don't use it in salads.
Oh those clever Dutch boys. A color breakthrough by famed breeder Piet Oudolf resulting in lovely hooded pink flowers on stems up to 5; high. These seldom need staking and make dandy clumps in a few years especially if you don't skimp on the food and water. Deer hate 'em.

Gardening facts about Aconitum x cammarum 'Pink Sensation' plant

How to Grow Aconitum x cammarum 'Pink Sensation'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - dappled shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • acidic
    • alkaline
    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • pink
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
  • Texture

    • glossy

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Zones

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Size

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Width: 1'-2'

  • sun - dappled shade
  • even moisture - regular
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Zones

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Size

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Width: 1'-3'

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  • even moisture - regular
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Perennial

Zones

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Size

Height: 2'-4'

Width: 1'-2'

  • sun - mostly shade
  • even moisture - regular
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Zones

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Size

Height: 24"-36"

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  • sun - dappled shade
  • even moisture - regular
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Zones

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Size

Height: 8'-12'

Width: 1'-6'

  • mostly sun - mostly shade
  • even moisture - regular
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