Aconitum napellus ‘Rubellum’
Aconitum 'Rubellum' is a distinctly different monkshood with pretty pink flower spikes.
‘Rubellum’ is a delicate pink version of Aconitum napellus that would make any little girl in her “pink phase” giggle in delight. Rigidly upright stems to 4-5 feet tall in summer hold attractive deeply cut ferny leaves that remain dark green in colour throughout the season contrasting with the spikes of pink, hooded flowers. Monkshoods are great from sun to part shade and offer vertical spikes that for shadier positions. Pollinator attractor, especially bees. Deer resistant.
Common Name: Monkshood
Family: Ranunculaceae (The Buttercup Family)
Zone Hardiness: 3-8
Light: Full Sun, Part Sun, Part Shade
Height: 4-6'
Width: 8-12"
Primary Bloom Colour: Pink
Secondary Bloom Colour: White/Cream
Bloom Time: Summer
Foliage Colour: Green
Class: Deciduous
Type: Perennial
Soil Moisture: Average, Moist
Stem Colour:
Fragrance: No
Berries:
Benefits: Bees
Deer Resistant: Yes
BC Native: No
Native Habitat: Damp woodlands and streambanks.
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Geographical Origin: Asia - China and Japan
