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Aquilegia vulgaris is an old-fashioned cottage garden plant that produces an attractive mixture of delicate colours and fern-like foliage.
An outstanding garden plant suitable for cottage gardens, pots, or containers.
The small, drooping flowers have firmly hooked spurs and come in various colours. An old-fashioned name is Granny’s Bonnet because the flowers resemble bonnets worn by women in the 19th century.
Plants appreciate afternoon shade in hot climates and tolerate a wide range of soils if they are well-draining. After foliage has declined, plants can be cut to the ground in mid-summer.
It tolerates a wide range of soils, provided they are well-draining. After foliage has declined, plants can be cut to the ground. It is adaptable to most soils.
Prefers well-drained soil in a sunny or semi-shaded position. Water regularly in dry weather and cut back all spent blooms to prolong flowering.
Aquilegia vulgaris is a species of columbine native to Europe. Its common names are European columbine, common Columbine, Granny's Nightcap, and Granny's Bonnet. It is a flowering herbaceous perennial growing 1.2 m tall. The flowers, in various shades of purple, blue, pink and white, are pendent or horizontal with strongly hooked spurs and appear in early summer.
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Aquilegia seeds are best sown in trays or containers.
Seeds should germinate in 21-28 days but may take longer depending on soil temperatures of 20-25°C.
Transplant seedlings to the garden are large enough to handle (5-10cm tall).
When to sow.
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