Eranthis hyemalis – Potted Winter Aconite Bulbs

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*Sprouts of Bristol - Kingsdown, BS6 5UD
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2 Kingsdown Parade
Bristol BS6 5UD
United Kingdom

+441179294158

£5.00
 

This early-blooming perennial produces vibrant, golden-yellow, buttercup-like flowers surrounded by a collar of green foliage. Eranthis hyemalis brings cheerful colour to late winter gardens, often blooming through the snow. Hardy to -20°C, it thrives in well-drained soil and partial to full shade, naturalising beautifully in woodland settings and under shrubs.

Eranthis hyemalis, commonly known as Winter Aconite, is loved for its ability to brighten the garden during the bleakest months. These low-maintenance bulbs are perfect for naturalising in borders, rockeries, or woodland areas.

Perennial

Bulbous, Compact, Late Winter Bloomer

 

Flowers: Late winter

Foliage: Late winter through spring

 

 

Scientific Name
Eranthis hyemalis (from Greek: “spring flower of winter”)

Common Name
Winter Aconite

Origin
Native to southern Europe, including France, Italy, and the Balkans.

Pruning Tips
Allow foliage to die back naturally after flowering to replenish the bulbs’ energy. Avoid cutting back too early.

Wildlife Value
Provides an essential early source of nectar and pollen for bees and other pollinators.

Positioning
Thrives in partial to full shade. Ideal for naturalising under deciduous trees, in woodland areas, or in shaded borders.

Water
Water sparingly but consistently during active growth. Reduce watering in summer when the plant is dormant.

Soil
Prefers fertile, well-drained soil enriched with leaf mould or compost.

Food
Not required; however, a light mulch of organic matter in early spring will support healthy growth.

Pet-safe
Toxic if ingested by pets or humans. Keep out of reach of animals and children.

Sprouts Top Tips
For naturalising, scatter bulbs randomly and plant where they land for a relaxed, natural look.

 
Eranthis hyemalis – Potted Winter Aconite Bulbs
£5.00

Important Information

If you have any questions, please check out the below or get in touch via our contact form

We're devoted to sending our customers quality plants with the best service around. Every plant is backed by our 7-day guarantee, so they arrive in good health.

Our team takes extra steps when prepping plants for transportation, but they're still sensitive to changes, so there may be minor cosmetic issues. We always aim to photograph and disclose any flaws before shipping, but a living creature travelling across the country in a box can take a hot minute to adjust to its new life.

If you have any issues within 7 days of receiving your order, holler at our customer support team on our contact form with your order details and some pics of the issue. After the guarantee has expired, though, we can't refund as we can't guarantee care and environmental factors. If you repot the plant during the 7 days, the guarantee is void.

We have been sending plants up and down the country for many year now and we like to think we have our way down to an art.

We protect the plant from falling out of the soil with tissue paper and tape if needed, then we wrap the plant in corrugated cardboard, and sometimes we protect the leaves with extra tissue paper if required. This is then placed into a box and if there is any empty space, we fill this with void fill to stop the plants moving around inside the box. Sometimes we will write a note on your packing slip to water the plant on arrival, so please look out for this. This is due a freshly watered plant going in a box will not only be soggy, but as the plant is in darkness this can sometimes make the plant unhappy when just freshly watered.

If your plant arrives to you unhappy, please send us a photo of the plant and packaging if relevant straight away, so we can advise you.

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We have partnered with Zedify to offer low-carbon deliveries in Central Bristol for £6.99.

Zedify collect and deliver orders from us Monday - Friday and will usually deliver your order the same day its collected. If you place your order before 11am, we will aim to get it collected the same day but this isnt always possible. When you have received your dispatch email, Zedify should be delivering your order the same day, anytime before 6pm.

We cannot give an idea of time, but if you would prefer delivery on a certain date (Monday - Friday) please get in touch or leave a note at check out with your preferred delivery date and we will do our best to accommodate your request.

Zedify deliver to the following postcodes BS1, BS2, BS3, BS4, BS5, BS6, BS7, BS8 (1, 2, 3A - 3N, 4), BS9 (1,3,4).

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You will get an email when your order is ready to collect, where possible please come and collect your order the same day as we have limited space. If you are going to collect your order at a later date, please let us know in the message box at check out so we know when to expect you. Some items such as gift sets, kits and pre-order items may not be ready to collect the same day, again please let us know what day you would like to collect and we will let you know if there's any issues.

We do not offer free returns, but if you are unhappy with your delivery, please get in touch. If your parcel or order has been damaged, please take photos and send these over to our team so we can look into this for you.

If you have ordered an item and you would like to exchange it, we should be able to do this for you. There may be an extra charge for delivery, but get in touch to discuss. For plants there is a 7 day return policy and 30 days for everything else, apart from sale items which are none returnable. 

You can return or exchange in our Bristol shop for free.

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