Eranthis hyemalis

Winter Aconite

Location

Under the trees on the East Lawn

Description:

These small, up to 13cm, hardy, native European woodland plants are early to flower producing a carpet of pure golden yellow, just as the first snowdrops begin to bloom, especially when planted in large numbers under shrubs and deciduous trees. An efficient ground cover plant, it quickly spreads to become

Site and Care:

Grow in shade or partial shade in well-drained soil of any type.  Propagate by seed or division, in spring. Dry tubers can be planted in autumn, but they are not as successful as plants bought 'in the green’ either during or just after flowering time.