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6th January 2021. In line with the current government lockdown rules, Burncoose Nurseries is closed to visitors. However at present we are able to offer click and collect to local customers. This will be weekdays only, not weekends.
Mail order is continuing as normal. However please allow extra time for the couriers to deliver, once despatched from us. Sorry to say that some depots are experiencing high volumes of traffic, also staff shortages.

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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Deciduous
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Cream
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Green
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Height - 90cm (36in)
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Spread - 60cm (24in)
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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 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)
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Full sun
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Partial shade
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Additional Features - Good to know - - A. vulgaris var, stellata 'Green Apples'. Aka A. clematiflora. Short-lived but self-seeds
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Pests & Diseases - aphids, leaf miners, sawflies, caterpillars, powdery mildew
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Place of origin - Europe
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Flower Shape - Double - Multi rows of petals, no stamen showing
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Racemes - terminal, leafy racemes of 5-15 pendent to horizontal flowers to 2cm (¾in) long
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Garden Location/Conditions - Rockery (inc alpine) -
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Hardiness - Fully hardy -
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Seasonal Interest - Spring -
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Soil Conditions - Fertile moist well-drained soil -
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Wildlife - Rabbit Resistant -
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Useful extras...

Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00

Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
2 options from £6.00

Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50