Aconitum

Aconitum

Wholesale Aconitum, also known as Monkshood (Aconite, Wolfsbane, Leopard's Bane, Women's bane, Devils helmut and Blue rocket), is a tall, elegant cut flower with distinctive hood-shaped blooms arranged along upright stems. It is often used to add height, depth and rich colour to wedding, event and sympathy designs. 

Aconitum is particularly effective in natural, garden-style arrangements and works beautifully alongside other seasonal flowers. Due to its strong vertical shape, it is useful for pedestals, urns and large-scale designs.

 

Key Information about Wholesale Aconitum 

 

Availability: January to November 

Vase life: Approximately 5 to 12 days 

Colour Range: Blue, purple, lilac, white and occasionally pink 

Form: Line 

Family: Ranunculaceae 

Genus: Aconitum

Best for: Garden-style arrangements, urns, pedestals, sympathy flowers, wedding flowers and seasonal designs. 

Fun Fact: Aconitum is also known as Monkshood because the flower shape resembles a monk's hood. It is also credited with supernatural powers; it is believed to turn people into werewolves should they eat any part of it. 

 

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Wholesale Aconitum Availability

 

Aconitum is a seasonal flower variety and is most commonly available through the summer and autumn months. Availability depends on variety, colour and crop conditions. Typically available in January and November

In the flower markets, aconitum is available in wholesale wraps of 10 or 30 stems. Stem lengths vary from 60cm to 100cm, depending on grade and variety. 

 

Other Information about Wholesale Aconitum

 

  • When to order? We would recommend delivery 2-3 days before the event to allow time for conditioning and preparing for the event
  • Wear gloves when handling, as Aconitum is toxic
  • Best use: Height, depth and natural movement. Particularly suited to garden-style woodland and autumn designs. 
  • Works well with large-headed flowers such as roses and lilies. 

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Conditioning and Care

Aconitum is a hollow-stemmed flower (just like delphinium, amaryllis, lupins and larkspur), and has to be conditioned in a specific way for best results:

  • Ideal temperature between 7 and 10 degrees.
  • Should wear gloves when handling, as Aconitum is toxic
  • Cut the stems at a 45-degree angle with a sharp knife.
  • Remove the lower foliage below the waterline
  • Fill sterilised buckets with fresh, clean water and add flower food.
  • Turn the aconitum upside down and fill the stems, if hollow, with fresh, clean water. Hold your thumb over the end of the stem to stop the water from escaping. Turn the aconitum over and plunge back into the bucket of water.
  • Leave to condition for at least 2 hours or overnight.
  • Always wash your hands and clean the workbench after use.
  • Due to its poisonous qualities, not recommended in households with small children and with inquisitive pets. 

Never leave cut flowers in direct sunlight, near a radiator, in a draft or near fruit -The gas used to ripen fruit will harm most flowers.

Keep the aconitum in a cool place and always keep it out of the way of children.

 

Who is this Guide for?

DIY customers 

Florists 

Wedding & Event Organisers 

Venue Stylists

Anyone purchasing wholesale aconitum 

Customers are creating large floral installations and arrangements

£1.69 per stem (ex VAT)

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When should I order?

£1.69 per stem (ex VAT)

Order today for delivery 09 Jul to 11 Jul

batches of 10 stems

This product is unavailable

But you can still add it to your wishlist to order later