A breeding breakthrough! The result of merging a full range of top quality Aquileglas, all selected for form, colour and the best fragrance. Ideal for adding sweet scentsation to any border
Description for Aquilegia x caerulea 'Sunshine' not available
This Granny's Bonnet is very different to the frumpy headwear that some grandmothers might be reported to own! Aquilegia vulgaris var. stellata 'Nora Barlow' is elegant, pretty and colourful. The hardy perennial typically flowers in May, whereby it produces exceptional pinky-red blooms, the petals of which are tipped with a contrasting yellow tone. The Columbine is reliably easy to grow, making it a firm favourite in traditional, sunny cottage gardens. Aquilegia clematiflora is also a great candidate for cut flower gardens, for it provides a great focal point for any indoor display. Height: 80cm (2'7). Spread: 45cm (1'6).
Aquilegia vulgaris 'William Guinness' is a striking variety of Columbine. From the shape of its flowers, it is easy to see why it is sometimes dubbed 'Granny's Bonnet', although the black blooms with white corolla are certainly more fashionable than the average pensioner's headwear! Indeed, these unusual colours give the plant the alternative name of Aquilegia 'Magpie' and you will certainly want to collect several of these hardy perennials which are attractive to beneficial garden insects such as bees and butterflies. After it has flowered in the late spring, the green foliage and appealing seedheads of Aquilegia 'William Guinness' remain an attractive addition to sunny or partially shady gardens throughout the season.
A pretty selection of large bicoloured blooms with unique spurred petals, which give rise to the common name 'Granny's Bonnet'. Aquilegia caerulea 'Mrs Scott-Elliot' flowers from late spring through to midsummer above clumps of elegant, feathery blue-green leaves.
A colourful collection of the best varieties of Columbine. These easy to grow hardy perennials will quickly establish themselves in beds, borders and containers for a full display of colour and fantastic, exotic looking blooms.
Description for Aquilegia caerulea 'Mrs Scott-Elliott' not available
Commonly known as Columbine, these dainty hardy perennials are a cottage garden essential! Nodding flowers with long spurs are held aloft attractive foliage on tall wiry stems. Reliable and easy to grow, these classic perennials are perfect for traditional borders.
This distinctive Columbine will stand out from the crowd in your early summer borders. Gleaming white and vivid scarlet blooms with long spurs make an eye-catching combination. This is sport of the similar variety Aquilegia ?Red Hobbit?, which has been selected for its taller habit.
The striking black bonnets of Aquilegia 'Magpie' make a superb contrast with the white corolla. The exquisite blooms of this classic cottage garden perennial are carried on wiry stems, set above pretty ferny foliage. This hardy Columbine is perfect for en masse in borders and shady woodland edges, and makes an attractive cut flower for a vase indoors. Height: 75cm (30). Spread: 30cm (12).
Possibly the most beautiful Aquilegia of all. With glorious light to deep blue flowers 2-3in across sometimes fetching bi-coloured with white. An excellent border perennial, grand for cutting, in bloom for several weeks and will grow in sun or light shade. Flowers late spring/early summer. Height: 30-35cm (12-14in)
The first green flowered Aquilegia with this spectacular Clematis-like flower formation. The buds open in a delightful lime-green shade, fading to a sumptuous apple-green before ageing to a gentle cream. Makes an interesting feature for borders