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' & you will certainly want to collect several of these hardy perennials which are attractive to beneficial garden insects such as bees & butterflies. After it has flowered in the late spring, the green foliage & appealing seedheads of Aquilegia ' William Guinness' remain an attractive addition to sunny or partially shady gardens throughout the season. ...

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 Grannys Bonnet, although the black blooms with white corolla are certainly more fashionable than the average pensioners headwear&33; Indeed, these unusual colours give the plant the alternative name of Aquilegia Magpie & you will certainly want to collect several of these hardy perennials which are attractive to beneficial garden insects such as bees & butterflies. After it has flowered in the late spring, the green foliage & appealing seedheads of Aquilegia William Guinness remain an attractive addition to sunny or partially shady gardens throughout the season.

Height: 75cm &40;26&34;&41;; Spread: 30cm &40;10&34;&41;.

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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 Grannys Bonnet, although the black blooms with white corolla are certainly more fashionable than the average pensioners headwear&33; Indeed, these unusual colours give the plant the alternative name of Aquilegia Magpie & you will certainly want to collect several of these hardy perennials which are attractive to beneficial garden insects such as bees & butterflies. After it has flowered in the late spring, the green foliage & appealing seedheads of Aquilegia William Guinness remain an attractive addition to sunny or partially shady gardens throughout the season.

Height: 75cm &40;26&34;&41;; Spread: 30cm &40;10&34;&41;.

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Dark & mysterious, this intriguing black columbine is a must for herbaceous borders. Its nodding black blooms are carried on wiry stems above attractive lobed foliage. Aquilegia &8216; Black Barlow&8217; is a classic & undemanding hardy perennial that will happily grow in most conditions. The perfect planting companion for Aquilegia &8216; Nora Barlow&8217; for a vibrant springtime display; & makes a lovely cut flower too.

Height: 80cm (31"). Spread: 45cm (18"). Supplied in 5cm pots.

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Dark & mysterious, this intriguing black columbine is a must for herbaceous borders. Its nodding black blooms are carried on wiry stems above attractive lobed foliage. Aquilegia &8216; Black Barlow&8217; is a classic & undemanding hardy perennial that will happily grow in most conditions. The perfect planting companion for Aquilegia &8216; Nora Barlow&8217; for a vibrant springtime display; & makes a lovely cut flower too.

Height: 80cm (31"). Spread: 45cm (18"). Supplied in 5cm pots.

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Adorable Columbines with delightful, many layered bonnets of pink-red petals tipped with yellow-green. A reliable, easy to grow, classic perennial; Aquilegia &8216; Nora Barlow&8217; holds an RHS Award of Garden Merit. Perfect for traditional cottage garden borders, & aquilegia flowers make an adorable cut flower for indoor displays too!

Height: 35cm (18"). Bare root plants supplied.

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Dark & mysterious, this intriguing black columbine is a must for herbaceous borders. Aquilegia ' Black Barlow' has nodding black blooms that are carried on wiry stems above attractive lobed foliage. ...

Dark & mysterious, this intriguing black columbine is a must for herbaceous borders. Aquilegia ' Black Barlow' has nodding black blooms that are carried on wiry stems above attractive lobed foliage. ...

Dark & mysterious, this intriguing black columbine is a must for herbaceous borders. Aquilegia ' Black Barlow' has nodding black blooms that are carried on wiry stems above attractive lobed foliage. ...

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 & 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).

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