AQUILEGIA vulgaris 'William Guinness'

Commonly known as Columbine, Granny's bonnet

(Magpie) - striking single white with purple picotee edging
Further Reading....
  • Bicolor
  • Purple
    Shades of purple/mauve/lilac/violet
    Purple picotee edging
  • White
  • Height
    90cm (36in)
  • Spread
    45cm (18in)
  • 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 with lobed leaflets 1-4cm (½-1½in) long and many-branched, stiff stems
  • 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 'William Guinness'

 
Availability yet to be determined - We don't yet know when or if this plant is coming back into stock
Seeds £5.00 per packet 
MULTIBUY SAVING

Any 3+ for £4.00 each
Free delivery for this item
Delivery Information Availability yet to be determined
plant size comparison icon Per Packet
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Gift Wrapping available on this plant - UK Delivery Only
£12.50 each 
MULTIBUY SAVING

Any 3+ for £10.00 Each
Collect only available from our nursery nr Redruth in Cornwall Ready in 3 - 5 days
Delivery Information Normally 3 - 5 days
plant size comparison icon 1.5 to 2 Litre
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Seeds may be available, check buying options below.

  • Additional Features
    Good to know
    Good for light woodland setting. Selfseeds freely. Wildlife plant - insects
    Pests & Diseases
    Sawflies, caterpillars, aphids, leafminers, powdery mildew.
    Place of origin
    Europe
  • Flower Shape
    Racemes
    Terminal, leafy racemes of 5-15 pendent to horizontal flowers with, short hooked spurs, to 2cm (¾in) long
    Single
    Row of petals round conspicuous stamens - no more than 8 petals
  • Garden Location/Conditions
    Border
    Suitable for a mixed or herbaceous border
    Cottage garden
  • Hardiness
    Fully hardy
  • Seasonal Interest
    Spring
    Summer
  • Soil Conditions
    Fertile moist well-drained soil
  • Wildlife
    Bee friendly
    Rabbit Resistant
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Aquilegia - Growing Guide
Herbaceous Plants - Video Collection
90cm (36in)
 Herbaceous - guide for size not form Watering Can
  45cm (18in)
  

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