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AQUILEGIA vulgaris 'Greenapples'

Commonly known as Columbine, Granny's bonnet

Pale green buds opening to greenish many-petalled flowers ageing to cream
Further Reading....
  • Deciduous
  • Cream
  • Green
  • Height
    90cm (36in)
  • Spread
    60cm (24in)
  • Herbaceous
    Early in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.
    Clump-forming perennial. Clematis-like, spurless flowers above fern-like foliage
  • Very hardy
    Hardy in the severest continental climates including exposed upland locations in the UK. Plant can withstand temperatures < -20 (-4°F)
  • Full sun
  • Partial shade

AQUILEGIA vulgaris 'Greenapples'

 
Available Early Spring 2025 - Spring according to the Met office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore early spring is early March to mid-April. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
£12.50 each 
MULTIBUY SAVING

Any 3+ for £10.00 Each
Delivery Information Available Early Spring 2025
plant size comparison icon 1.5 to 2 Litre
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  • Additional Features
    Good to know
    A. vulgaris var, stellata 'Green Apples'. Aka A. clematiflora. Short-lived but self-seeds
    Pests & Diseases
    Aphids, leaf miners, sawflies, caterpillars, powdery mildew
    Place of origin
    Europe
  • Flower Shape
    Double
    Multi rows of petals, no stamen showing
    Racemes
    Terminal, leafy racemes of 5-15 pendent to horizontal flowers to 2cm (¾in) long
  • Garden Location/Conditions
    Border
    Suitable for a mixed or herbaceous border
    Cottage garden
    Rockery (inc alpine)
  • Hardiness
    Fully hardy
  • Seasonal Interest
    Spring
    Summer
  • Soil Conditions
    Fertile moist well-drained soil
  • Wildlife
    Rabbit Resistant
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Aquilegia - Growing Guide
90cm (36in)
 Herbaceous - guide for size not form Watering Can
  60cm (24in)
  

Useful extras...

Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00

Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
3 options from £3.00

Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants. Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50

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