Eranthis hyemalis

("Winter aconite")

A very common species. Flowers are somewhat lemon-yellow and usually appear a bit earlier than those of cilicica. When it is happy in its location it will re-seed itself.

What You Need To Know Before You Plant:

When Will This Flower Bloom?

Very early Spring

When Should I Buy and Plant These Bulbs?

Fall

What Kind of Light Does This Bulb Prefer?

Full sun to partial shade

What Color Will the Flower Be?

Lemon-yellow

How Far Apart Should I Plant These Bulbs?

2 in / 5 cm

How Deep Should I Dig?

2 in / 5 cm

How Tall Will It Grow?

2-3 in / 5-7 cm

Recommended Number of Bulbs Per Square Foot?

Is It Deer/Critter Resistant?

Yes

How Can I Best Use It in My Landscaping?

In borders, rock gardens and under trees and shrubs.

What Should I Do After Flowering?

Let the foliage die back to replenish the bulb. This will happen very quickly and before the rest of your garden is growing actively. They will self-seed readily and naturalize easily and prefer to be left undisturbed once established. If the clumps become overcrowded or you wish to move some bulbs, do so in the late Spring, just as the leaves finish dying down. They prefer not to be fertilized provided the soil is humus rich and moist.

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