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Irregularly shaped aconite flowers are blue, purple, less often white, yellow or variegated.
The corolla-shaped calyx consists of five sepals, and the upper one looks like a helmet, under its cover there are two petals that have turned into nectaries.
When grown outdoors, aconite is threatened by nematodes, slugs and aphids.
With excessive watering, the roots of aconite can rot and the plant will die. Aconite is also prone to powdery mildew and fungus. The plant should be treated along with fruit trees.
By dividing the bush, aconite is propagated once every four years in the spring.
With a sharp tool, a part with roots is separated and planted in a new place, cutting off the plant and leaving three buds on young shoots.
The root neck is covered with earth for two to three centimeters. Transplanted plants are well watered.
Basically, aconite is unpretentious.
They do well in full light and partial shade. Curly species prefer shade more.
It should be remembered that with a bright external attractiveness, aconite is a poisonous plant.
Leaves, stems and flowers, including pollen and seeds, are poisonous, even the scent of aconite can cause poisoning.
In warm regions, toxic substances accumulate in the plant to a greater extent than in northern latitudes.