Determined not to be beaten

[Animal Farm]

Last year my neighbour's Acontium (Monkshood) was stunning and produced loads of seed. They kindly gave me some seed and I was so excited. This spring I tried propogating 3 times but with no success

Do they need heat, dark, moisture...?

Anyone have any advice?

[Norm]

It likes cool, damp, shady conditions to grow well.

[Two_Sheds]

They actually need some cold to germinate.
Sow spring to mid summer. Lightly cover seeds. After 6 weeks if no germination has taken place, put seeds in fridge for 6 weeks, then place in gentle heat 15-20°C