aquilegia plants - A Selection

A low-growing Columbine with a compact habit which comes in a beautiful mix of pastel shades of blue, pink, purple and white, including bi-colours. Aquilegia caerulea 'Biedermeier' produces double blooms on short, nodding stems above eye-catching blue-green, finely cut foliage from spring to midsummer. These 'Granny's bonnets' are great for dotting through informal borders. Height: 45cm. Spread: 40cm.

‘Magpie’ is a truly unique aquilegia due to the dark and mysterious, yet elegant blooms that will grace your garden from late April to early August! These magnificent purple-black blooms will appear above fern-like foliage, complimented by a creamy white corolla. If you are looking to add an unusual and classy addition to your cottage garden or woodland area, then look no further - This variety can also be cut for indoor arrangements. Sow aquilegia seeds from February to June or

Attractive free-flowering, long spurred mixture in a wide range of vibrant coloured blooms on strong stems, ideal for cutting. Outstanding garden performance

Aquilegia ‘Earlybird™ Purple Blue’ is a compact variety of this cottage garden staple that is ideal for small spaces, containers and the front of borders.

The hardy Aquilegia vulgaris 'William Guinness' is an eye-catching Columbine which looks great in borders; cottage gardens and even along shady woodland edges. The spring flowers have black-purple petals and white centres, making it stand out from the crowd. Aquilegias, which are also known as Columbines or 'Granny's Bonnets' attract pollinating insects and have a place in any type of planting scheme, from traditional to contemporary. This is a plant that shines due to its highly individual

With star-shaped blooms in a range of stunning shades, Aquilegia 'Dragonfly' is one of the most charming mixes available. The bicolour, pastel flowers sit gracefully atop slender, upright stems, creating a light and carefree display in late spring. This dependable perennial forms a delicate clump of finely textured foliage, making it ideal for adding a soft touch to the front of borders. As with all Aquilegia, it self-seeds naturally, filling in gaps year after year without becoming invasive.

The pristine white blooms of Aquilegia 'White Star' produce a dazzling spring display. Effortlessly elegant, they rise upwards on slender stems above an airy clump of fresh, green foliage.

Very rarely seen in British gardens, Aquilegia viridiflora 'Chocolate Soldier' makes an eye-catching display. This hardy perennial, often more commonly known as Columbine or Granny’s Bonnet, produces masses of elegant, nodding, deep brown blooms from late spring to mid-summer. Growing with a neat, compact habit, they make a wonderful addition to border displays, perfect for cottage garden planting schemes. Sow February to June or September to October. Sow on the surface of a good free

Looks good in most settings

A host of starry blooms to brighten borders in late spring! With its bicolour, red and white flowers there?s no missing this showy Columbine! Aquilegia 'Crimson Star' is reliable and trouble-free.

Aquilegia chrysantha 'Yellow Star', as its name suggests, is loved for its unusual yellow blooms which appear atop slender yet strong stems in spring and early summer. Granny's Bonnet is a much-loved herbaceous perennial which gradually spreads and naturalises. It is a great plant to complement cottage garden settings and is loved by beneficial garden insects. The yellow flowers are unusual in the Columbine family and they look wonderful in a vase too. Use this beautiful Aquilegia in the

From May to July, this fascinating columbine blooms with lengthy spurs that perch on tall, slender stems and make wonderful cut flowers. Aquilegia chrysantha 'Yellow Star' is a wonderful addition to borders, woodland areas, and wildlife gardens, where it'll entice a plethora of pollinating insects. It distinguishes itself from other cultivars by having yellow flowers, which are unusual among Aquilegias. This enchanting cottage garden perennial is also low-maintenance and simple to grow. Height: