Monkshood 'Stainless Steel'

Aconitum

How to grow Monkshood 'Stainless Steel'

Keep in mind when planting that Stainless Steel is thought of as hardy, so Stainless Steel will tend to go dormant or grow slowly over the winter months.

Growing Stainless Steel from seed

Can take 2-3 years to flower if grown from seed and germination follows a period of cold. This can be natural if sown in the autumn or artificial if placed in a refrigerator for four to six weeks. Start the seed as normal and leave at 15C for two to four weeks, then place in the refrigerator. After the period of cold return to 15C and the seeds should germinate in two to four weeks.

Look to ensure a distance 1.62 feet (50.0 cm) between seeds when sowing - bury at a depth of at least 0.2 inches (0.5 cm) deep. Soil temperature should be kept higher than 2°C / 36°F to ensure good germination.

Transplanting Stainless Steel

Divide plants in fall every two to three years.
Aconite enjoys a sunny situation but can also tolerate partial shade
Rabbit proof

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Stainless Steel is a hardy plant.

Harvesting Stainless Steel

Toxic handle with gloves

Other Names for Monkshood 'Stainless Steel'

Monkshood, Wolf’s Bane