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AQUILEGIA
Commonly known as Columbine, Granny's bonnet
All Flower APR-JUN
Another decorative from cottage gardens with attractive foliage which appears in clumps in early spring.
Genus of about 70 species of clump-forming perennials from meadows, open woodland and mountainous areas in the northern hemisphere.
The UK native columbine A. vulgaris, with short, hooked spurs as opposed to the longer, straighter ones in the garden varieties, occurs as a blue or white flower but many garden varieties have spread into the wild.
Further Reading....
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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 perennials
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May cause skin allergy or irritant - Having skin or eye contact with these plants could result in an allergic reaction, burning or rash. -
Additional Features - Good to know - wildlife plant - nectar and pollen for insects. Single flowers. -
Pests & Diseases - sawflies, caterpillars, aphids, leafminers, powdery mildew. -
Place of origin - northern hemishpere. -
Soil Conditions - Fertile moist well-drained soil
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Aquilegia - Growing Guide
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- Summer propagation - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Supporting Plants - Video Tip ondemand_video
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- Dead heading Delphiniums - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Feeding herbaceous peonies - Video Tip ondemand_video
Buy Varieties of AQUILEGIA
AQUILEGIA vulgaris 'Black Barlow' >
Commonly known as: Columbine, Granny's bonnet.
Dark plum-purple flowers which make a strong show
AQUILEGIA vulgaris 'Greenapples' >
Commonly known as: Columbine, Granny's bonnet.
Pale green buds opening to greenish many-petalled flowers ageing to cream
AQUILEGIA vulgaris 'Nora Barlow' >
Commonly known as: Columbine, Granny's bonnet.
Striking double red, pink and green
AQUILEGIA vulgaris 'Ruby Port' >
Commonly known as: Columbine, Granny's bonnet.
Very floriferous variety with dark red sepals
AQUILEGIA vulgaris 'William Guinness' >
Commonly known as: Columbine, Granny's bonnet.
(Magpie) - striking single white with purple picotee edging
AQUILEGIA 'Yellow Star' >
Commonly known as: Columbine, Granny's bonnet.
Bright yellow flowers with long spurs
