AQUILEGIA vulgaris 'Greenapples'
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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
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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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 -
Deciduous
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Cream
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Green
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DoubleMulti rows of petals, no stamen showing
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RacemesTerminal, leafy racemes of 5-15 pendent to horizontal flowers to 2cm (¾in) long
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BorderSuitable for a mixed or herbaceous border
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Cottage garden
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Rockery (inc alpine)
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Fully hardy
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Height
90cm (36in) -
Spread
60cm (24in) -
HerbaceousEarly 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
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Very hardy
Hardy in the severest continental climates including exposed upland locations in the UK. Plant can withstand temperatures < -20 (-4°F) -
Spring Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Fertile moist well-drained soil
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Full sun
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Partial shade
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Rabbit Resistant
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Mature Size90cm (36in)
60cm (24in)
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