monk's hood 'Cloudy'

How to Grow and Care for monk's hood 'Cloudy'

monk's hood 'Cloudy' · Aconitum carmichaelii 'Cloudy'

Best grown in moisture-retentive fertile soil in partial shade but sun and most soils are tolerated. Staking may be necessary. See staking perennials for further advice

Watering: Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakingsSunlight: Full sun · Partial shadeTOXIC if eaten, avoid skin contact. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling]

Planting and Growing monk's hood 'Cloudy'

monk's hood 'Cloudy'
Care difficulty2 / 5
Watering scheduleModerate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Sunlight requirementsFull sun · Partial shade
Ideal temperatureInformation to be completed
Soil typeClay · Loam · Chalk · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well drained
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
ToxicityTOXIC if eaten, avoid skin contact. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling]
Care Tips

Best grown in moisture-retentive fertile soil in partial shade but sun and most soils are tolerated. Staking may be necessary. See staking perennials for further advice

How to Water monk's hood 'Cloudy'?

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for monk's hood 'Cloudy'?

Full sun · Partial shade

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for monk's hood 'Cloudy'?

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What Soil Is Best for monk's hood 'Cloudy'?

Soil type
Clay · Loam · Chalk · Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for monk's hood 'Cloudy'?

Moist but well drained

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How to Fertilize monk's hood 'Cloudy'?

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

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How to Prune monk's hood 'Cloudy'?

Tall stems can be pruned down later in autumn when flowering is finished

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How to Propagate monk's hood 'Cloudy'?

Divide every third year in autumn or late winter to maintain vigour, although plants can be slow to re-establish

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How to Transplant monk's hood 'Cloudy'?

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How to Care for monk's hood 'Cloudy' in Winter?

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How to Plant monk's hood 'Cloudy'?

Best grown in moisture-retentive fertile soil in partial shade but sun and most soils are tolerated. Staking may be necessary. See staking perennials for further advice

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How to Repot monk's hood 'Cloudy'?

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How to Harvest monk's hood 'Cloudy'?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

May be susceptible to fungal stem rot and Verticillium wilt

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids

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The Toxicity of monk's hood 'Cloudy'

TOXIC if eaten, avoid skin contact. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling]

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Attributes of monk's hood 'Cloudy'

Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
Height1.5-2.5 metres
Spread0.5-1 metres
FoliageDeciduous
HabitColumnar upright
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Scientific Classification

Species
Aconitum carmichaelii 'Cloudy'
Genus
Aconitum
Family
Ranunculaceae
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