Monkshood Wallpaper 217344 by Morris & Co in Aqua Peashoot

Beware Alan Francis Vigers's upbeat jolly 1901 design has a somewhat sinister undertone. So named because its head resembles the rounded shape of a monk's habit this plant is also referred to as wolfsbane recalling its use as a toxic poison used to coat arrows fired at marauding wolves in Classical times. This plant as treacherous as it is beautiful is charmingly rendered by Vigers with innocuous innocence. Available in three colourways, shown here in aqua blue and peashoot. This wallpaper is part of the Bedford Park Wallpapers collection. Application Method: paste the paper and then apply. Pattern match: Straight match. Pattern repeat: 52cm.