Eranthis genus plants are hardy perennials that contain members such as Winter Aconite and Wolf's Bane.
Eranthis plants usually flower at the end of winter through to the beginning of spring, When in bloom they and carry cup shaped yellow flowers atop green leafy bracts.
These are low growing plants. As they like light shade they are ideal for growing under shrubs.
Eranthis hyemalis photograph by anemoneprojectors.
Winter aconite picture by Sunbeam Photos.
Common Names: Winter Aconite, Wolf’s Bane.
Life Cycle: Hardy perennial.
Height: 4 to 6 inches (10 to 15 cm).
Native: Europe, Asia.
Family: Ranunculaceae.
If planning to grow Winter Aconite outdoors, it is best to plant tubers at a depth of 7 to 12 cm (3 to 5 inches). Alternatively, seeds can be sown in flats in the autumn, under glass against a north facing wall.
Bring indoors in spring to a temperature of about 17 to 20 degrees centigrade (63 to 68°F).
Once seedlings appear, transplant them with a spacing of about 7 to 10 cm (3 to 4 inches) apart. Locate in a partially shaded area of the garden. Growing them benerath a tree is ideal, as they will benefit from getting more light in the winter when the tree loses its leaves, but be protected from the sun in the summer.
Winter Aconite prefers to grow in a moist soil that is humus rich.
It is also possible to start Eranthis seeds by sowing in flats in the spring, then refrigerating for three weeks, sinking the flat outdoors in a shady area.
The germination of Winter Aconite can take anything from one month to a year.
It will usually take as long as four years until Winter aconites planted from seed will bear flowers.
If you require more Eranthis plants, then they can be propagated by division in spring, once they have completed flowering.
I hope that you found this guide on how to grow Eranthis plants in your garden. You may also enjoy my gardening guides on how to grow Buttercup, Nigella plant, and Larkspur plants.