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  • AQUILEGIA vulgaris 'Greenapples'
    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
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    1.5 to 2 Litre   - Click to view photo
    Delivery Information
    Available Early Spring 2026
    £12.50 each 
    MULTIBUY SAVING
    Any 3+ for £10.00 Each
    Available Early Spring 2026 - 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.
     
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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
    • Cream
    • Green
    • Double
      Multi rows of petals, no stamen showing
    • Racemes
      Terminal, leafy racemes of 5-15 pendent to horizontal flowers to 2cm (¾in) long
    • Border
      Suitable for a mixed or herbaceous border
    • Cottage garden
    • Rockery (inc alpine)
    • Fully hardy
    • 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)
    • Spring Seasonal Interest
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • Fertile moist well-drained soil
    • Full sun
    • Partial shade
    • Rabbit Resistant
    • Mature Size
      90cm (36in)
      Herbaceous - guide for size not form Watering Can
        60cm (24in)
       
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