Eranthis hyemalis, commonly known as Winter Aconite, brings the first golden touch of spring to gardens across America. These charming tuberous perennials from the buttercup family emerge when most gardens still slumber, offering bright yellow cup-shaped blooms surrounded by distinctive green collars. Perfect for naturalizing in woodland settings, these early bloomers provide essential nectar for awakening pollinators while requiring minimal maintenance.
Nature's Early Spring Messenger
Winter Aconite transforms landscapes with remarkable features that make it a prized addition to any garden:
- Exceptionally early blooming period, often appearing while snow still covers the ground
- Brilliant golden-yellow flowers that create a stunning carpet effect when planted en masse
- Compact growth habit, reaching only 3-6 inches in height, ideal for borders and rock gardens
- Naturally deer-resistant properties, keeping your early spring display intact
- Self-naturalizing capability, gradually expanding its coverage year after year
- Valuable early-season nectar source for bees and other pollinators
- Attractive lobed foliage that remains decorative after blooming
These resilient beauties thrive in various light conditions, from full sun to partial shade, making them versatile additions to diverse garden settings.
Planting and Growing Success
Plant Winter Aconite tubers in fall, approximately 2-3 inches deep and 3 inches apart in well-drained, humus-rich soil. For optimal results, soak tubers overnight before planting to aid rehydration. These hardy perennials perform beautifully in USDA zones 5-9, particularly under deciduous trees where they receive ample spring sunlight before the canopy leafs out. Expect vibrant blooms in very early spring, with each bulb producing a 4-inch tall flower that stands proudly above the emerging foliage.
Wholesale Opportunity for Trade Customers
Enhance your inventory with these premium-quality Winter Aconite bulbs, packaged in convenient bags of 100 tubers. As a trusted wholesale supplier since 1925, DeVroomen delivers exceptional Dutch-grown bulbs that will delight your retail customers, landscape clients, and contractors. Order now to secure your stock of these early-blooming treasures for fall shipping and provide your customers with the promise of first spring color. Available exclusively for our valued trade partners.
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EAN code27484504
- CatalogLandscape
- Flower ColorYellow
- Singular UnitBulb
- Bloom Height4" / 10 cm
- Light RequirementsPartial Shade, Sun, Shade
- Bloom TimeVery Early Spring
- Plant Depth2 inches
- Spacing15 per Sq. Ft.
- Size4/+
- Packaged in100 Bulbs per Bag
- Zone5, 6, 7, 8, 9
- UsesDeer Resistant
- Shipping Time FrameFall