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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

Available Early Spring 2021 - Should be available March/April onwards depending on growing conditions.

£11.50 each

MULTIBUY SAVING

Any 3+ for £9.00 Each

Available Early Spring 2021

1.5 to 2 Litre - Early in the year, typically January til end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch

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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
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 - Rockery (inc alpine) -
Hardiness - Fully hardy -
Seasonal Interest - Spring -
Summer
Soil Conditions - Fertile moist well-drained soil -
Wildlife - Rabbit Resistant -