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Climbing Monkshood "Red Wine" (Wolfbane, Helmet Flower)
Climbing Monkshood "Red Wine" (Helmet Flower, Venus Chariot, Wolfbane) - Aconitum hemsleyanum.
Family: Ranunculaceae.
Origin: China Special.
Features: Climbing Aconitum with hooded, dark wine-red blossoms.
History: Some Aconitum species with toxic alkaloids were used by the Barbarians to poison the tips of arrows.
Distinction: International Hardy Plant Union (ISU) Award winner Colour: Dark wine-red.
Natural Flowering Period: August - September.
Winter Hardiness Zone: Z5-8.
Growth Habit: climbing.
Foliage: bright green, lobed leaves.
Height with Flowers: 200 cm.
Spacing between Plants: 75 cm.
Soil Requirements: Evenly moist soils, pH 5.5 - 7.2.
Location: full sun.
Use: let "Red Wine" weave its way among shrubs or plant on a trellis in the border with Cassia hebecarpa, Eupatorium aromaticum and Gaura.
Specialities: lovely, unusual vining species.
Cultural Tips:
Grams per 1000 seeds: 1,563
Seeds per Gram: 640.
Seeding Recommendation: 5 g /1000 plants
Sowing Rate: 3-4 seeds per cell
Plug tray recommended sizes: 72, 128 or deep open flat.
Germination: the sowing must be kept warm (about +18 to +22°C) and moist for the first 2-4 weeks. After this period the sowing must be kept at a cold temperature (between -4 and +4°C) for another 4-6 weeks. It is not so important if the temperature is higher or lower during the cooling period, but the cooling period has to be prolonged because the synthesis of the germination inducer, hormonlike acid, slows down or comes to a standstill. It is beneficial to cover the sowing with snow during the cooling-period. The temperature below it usually keeps in the optimum range of -4 to 0°C. The sowing is kept moist, and the melting snow helps to destroy the shell, which is advantageous for the germinating seedling. After this cooling-period the sowing may not be immediately exposed to high temperatures. The most effective temperatures are between +5 to +12°C, even if germination has started.
The best location for this sowing, even in March, April and May, is the open field, the cold frame or a cold greenhouse.
Scheduling:
Best Sowing Dates: November - March.
Sowing to Germination: 8-10 weeks.
Germination to Transplant: 4-6 weeks.
Transplanting to Salable Plant: 6-8 weeks Cutting-Back at.
Transplanting: not necessary.
Growing On: Container sizes: 1-2 plugs per 11/12 cm; 2-3 plugs per 15 cm.
Vernalization: a prudent recommendation would be to provide 6-12 weeks at an average daily temperature of +5°C. Exposure to cold may not be necessary for flowering but might improve quality.
Forcing: this species is not a suitable candidate for forcing.
Fertilization: medium (150-200 ppm).
Climbing Monkshood. Wolfbane, Helmet Flower, Venus Chariot.
Family: Ranunculaceae.
Origin: China Special.
Features: Climbing Aconitum with hooded, dark wine-red blossoms.
History: Some Aconitum species with toxic alkaloids were used by the Barbarians to poison the tips of arrows.
Distinction: International Hardy Plant Union (ISU) Award winner Colour: Dark wine-red.
Natural Flowering Period: August - September.
Winter Hardiness Zone: Z5-8.
Growth Habit: climbing.
Foliage: bright green, lobed leaves.
Height with Flowers: 200 cm.
Spacing between Plants: 75 cm.
Soil Requirements: Evenly moist soils, pH 5.5 - 7.2.
Location: full sun.
Use: let "Red Wine" weave its way among shrubs or plant on a trellis in the border with Cassia hebecarpa, Eupatorium aromaticum and Gaura.
Specialities: lovely, unusual vining species.
Cultural Tips:
Grams per 1000 seeds: 1,563
Seeds per Gram: 640.
Seeding Recommendation: 5 g /1000 plants
Sowing Rate: 3-4 seeds per cell
Plug tray recommended sizes: 72, 128 or deep open flat.
Germination: the sowing must be kept warm (about +18 to +22°C) and moist for the first 2-4 weeks. After this period the sowing must be kept at a cold temperature (between -4 and +4°C) for another 4-6 weeks. It is not so important if the temperature is higher or lower during the cooling period, but the cooling period has to be prolonged because the synthesis of the germination inducer, hormonlike acid, slows down or comes to a standstill. It is beneficial to cover the sowing with snow during the cooling-period. The temperature below it usually keeps in the optimum range of -4 to 0°C. The sowing is kept moist, and the melting snow helps to destroy the shell, which is advantageous for the germinating seedling. After this cooling-period the sowing may not be immediately exposed to high temperatures. The most effective temperatures are between +5 to +12°C, even if germination has started.
The best location for this sowing, even in March, April and May, is the open field, the cold frame or a cold greenhouse.
Scheduling:
Best Sowing Dates: November - March.
Sowing to Germination: 8-10 weeks.
Germination to Transplant: 4-6 weeks.
Transplanting to Salable Plant: 6-8 weeks Cutting-Back at.
Transplanting: not necessary.
Growing On: Container sizes: 1-2 plugs per 11/12 cm; 2-3 plugs per 15 cm.
Vernalization: a prudent recommendation would be to provide 6-12 weeks at an average daily temperature of +5°C. Exposure to cold may not be necessary for flowering but might improve quality.
Forcing: this species is not a suitable candidate for forcing.
Fertilization: medium (150-200 ppm).
Climbing Monkshood. Wolfbane, Helmet Flower, Venus Chariot.
