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Aconitum 'Bressingham Spire'

Also Known As

  • Monkshood

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 29"-35"
  • W: 18"-23"

planting zones

  • 3a-9b

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Aconitum 'Bressingham Spire' plant details

Aconitum 'Bressingham Spire' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In summer blue flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in acidic, alkaline, average, clay, gritty, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Aconitum 'Bressingham Spire'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: ranunculaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 18 IN - 23 IN - wide, 29 IN - 35 IN - tall
Flowers: blue blooms in summer
Uses: border plant, compact, container plant, mass-planting, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Aconitum 'Bressingham Spire'

USDA Zones: 3a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer and rabbit
Soil needs: acidic, alkaline, average, clay, gritty, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This is a superb Monkshood for containers or for the gardener who abhors staking (and really - are there any out there who love staking? I think not) as this only gets a compact 3' high at most. Many showy brilliant blue flowers from midsummer on and totally deer proof. Easy.

Gardening facts about Aconitum 'Bressingham Spire' plant

How to Grow Aconitum 'Bressingham Spire'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • clay
    • acidic
    • alkaline
    • adaptable
    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
    • gritty

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • blue
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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Plant Type

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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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Plant Type

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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

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Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

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Width: 1'-6'

  • mostly sun - mostly shade
  • even moisture - regular
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