Eranthis hyemalis
Common names:
- Winter aconite
Location in the Gardens:
Season of interest:
- January to February
Description of plant:
Tuberous perennial yellow flowers growing to 10 to 15cms.
Flowers from January to February, leaves expand after flowers.
Propagate by lifting tubers breaking into sections and replanting at once when plants die down.
Ideal growing conditions and habitat:
Grows in chalk, clay, sandy loam in full or partial sun.
Country of origin:
- Native to Southern Europe
Highdown history:
At Highdown they grow freely mixed with snowdrops. They become hybridised very easily.