Red Wine Climbing Monkshood Seeds | Aconitum hemsleyanum

Bring rich wine-red color and a climbing habit to your ornamental garden with Aconitum hemsleyanum 'Red Wine'. This perennial monkshood produces distinctive hooded flowers and can weave among shrubs or grow on a trellis, adding a vertical accent to a mixed border.

Important Safety Warning

All parts of Aconitum, including seeds and roots, are highly poisonous. Do not ingest. Avoid skin contact and wear protective gloves when handling seeds or plants. Keep away from children and pets. Do not grow near edible crops or where it could be mistaken for an edible plant. For ornamental use only.

Plant Highlights

• Botanical name: Aconitum hemsleyanum 'Red Wine'.
• Growth habit: Climbing perennial; provide a trellis or suitable support.
• Flowers: Large, hooded blossoms in dark wine-red tones.
• Bloom season: Summer into early fall, depending on growing conditions.
• Garden uses: Trellises, supported vertical accents and mixed shrub borders.

Starting from Seed

1. Sow outdoors in late fall or early winter in a protected, clearly labeled seed bed or container to expose seeds to seasonal cold.
2. Cover seeds lightly and keep the growing medium moist without waterlogging.
3. For indoor starting, use a moist cold-stratification approach appropriate to the seed lot before sowing in starter trays.
4. Allow extra time for germination, which can be irregular. Do not rely on a fixed emergence date.
5. Gradually acclimate indoor-grown seedlings to outdoor conditions before transplanting once conditions are suitable.

Planting & Care

• Provide well-drained soil and maintain consistent moisture during establishment.
• Install support while plants are young and gently guide climbing stems as they develop.
• Leave sufficient room between plants for growth and air circulation.
• Wear gloves for planting, training, pruning and cleanup. Dispose of plant material where children and pets cannot reach it.

Seed Packet Options

Choose a 10-, 25- or 100-seed packet. This listing is for seeds, not live plants. The options select seed quantity, not flower color. Seed-grown plants can vary in appearance, and growth and flowering depend on conditions.