Product Description:
Blauer Eisenhut Seeds – Elegant Blue Monkshood Flowers for Garden Borders
Add rare and beautiful blue blooms to your garden with Blauer Eisenhut Seeds, commonly known as Blue Monkshood or Aconitum napellus. This stunning perennial plant is known for its tall spikes of deep-blue, hood-shaped flowers that bring vibrant color and texture to garden beds and borders.
These non-GMO Eisenhut seeds thrive in cooler climates and shaded areas, making them perfect for woodland gardens and northern regions. Their upright growth habit and long-lasting blooms make them a favorite among gardeners who love unique and ornamental plants.
Features:
- Produces tall spikes of striking deep-blue flowers
- Excellent for shaded or partially shaded gardens
- Non-GMO, high-quality seeds with good germination rates
- Ideal for garden borders and cottage-style planting
- Thrives in cool climates and moist, well-drained soil
- Perennial plant that returns year after year
- Adds structure, color, and height to flower beds
Specifications:
- Scientific Name: Aconitum napellus
- Common Name (US): Blue Monkshood, Wolfsbane, Blauer Eisenhut
- Flower Color: Deep blue to violet-blue
- Plant Type: Perennial herbaceous plant
- Growth Habit: Upright with tall flowering stems
- Blooming Season: Late summer to early autumn
- USDA Hardiness Zones: 3–7
- Sun Exposure: Partial shade to full shade
- Soil Type: Moist, well-drained soil rich in organic matter
- Watering Needs: Regular watering; avoid waterlogging
- Height: 24–36 inches (60–90 cm)
- Spacing: 12–15 inches apart
- Germination Time: 20–30 days
- Optimal Temperature: 15–20°C (59–68°F)
- Seed Type: Non-GMO, untreated
- Maintenance Level: Moderate
- Best Planting Season: Spring or autumn
Planting & Growing Guide:
- Prepare a moist, well-drained soil bed in a shaded or partially shaded location.
- Sow seeds 1/8 inch deep and lightly cover with soil.
- Water gently to keep the soil evenly moist during germination.
- Maintain a temperature of 15–20°C (59–68°F) until sprouts appear (about 3–4 weeks).
- Once seedlings reach 3–4 inches tall, transplant them carefully to their final position.
- Keep the soil moist during active growth but avoid standing water.
- Mulch around the base to retain moisture and reduce weeds.