Bulb planting at Kew
A drift of flowering bulbs
Eranthis hyemalis
‘Winter aconite’
Eranthis hyemalis, commonly known as winter aconite, is one of the first flowers to
appear in early spring, occasionally through a cover of snow. A member of the buttercup family
(Ranunculaceae), winter aconite grows to a height of 10-15cm. When it is planted in large numbers
under shrubs and trees its bright yellow flowers create a wonderful golden carpet.
250,000 are planted on Holly Walk.









