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Aquilegia
Aquilegia, commonly known as columbine (granny's bonnet), is a classic cottage-garden perennial, forming graceful clumps of divided foliage topped with nodding, spurred flowers in late spring and early summer. Its airy habit makes it ideal for weaving through mixed borders.
After around five years of growth, this plant typically reaches: Around 60–80 cm tall with a spread of 45–60 cm after 5 years.
Recommended compost for planting: Use a good quality multi-purpose compost with added organic matter.
Key Features:
- Habit: Herbaceous perennial forming an attractive clump or spreading mound.
- Season of interest: Provides colour or foliage interest during the main growing season.
- Garden uses: Suitable for mixed borders, perennial beds, and many varieties also perform well in containers.
- Maintenance: Generally low maintenance; remove spent flowers and tidy old growth as needed.
Aquilegia is a dependable choice for adding long-lasting interest and character to planting schemes.
Growing Guide
| Sunlight | Thrives in full sun or partial shade. |
|---|---|
| Soil & Drainage | Prefers fertile, moist but well-drained soil. |
Plant Highlights
- Pollinator Friendly: Nectar-rich flowers attract bees and other pollinators in late spring and early summer.
Growing & care
- Plant type
- perennial
- Position & light
- Full sun· Partial shade
- Watering
- moderate
- Soil & drainage
- Well drained· Moist
- Mature size
- 80cm high· 60cm wide
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