aquilegia plants - A Selection

A reliable hardy perennial which is guaranteed to brighten up herbaceous borders and cottage gardens from May to July. Aquilegia 'Blue Star' produces purple and white star-shaped blooms which burst into colour above slim, erect stems. This beautiful Columbine is a robust variety which will happily spread its seed to reappear year after year. Adored by garden pollinators and looks superb in a cut flower vase display! Height: 90cm (36). Spread: 45cm (18).

The striking purple-black bonnet-like petals of Aquilegia ‘William Guiness’ are contrasted with stark white corolla; providing colour and interest in early summer and filling the seasonal gap in your displays whilst the last of the spring bulbs die back and the summer blooms. Its nectar-filled blooms are loved by bees and are carried on wiry stems above pretty fern-like foliage. This classic cottage garden hardy perennial does well in full sun but is just as happy in shady borders. This

Grow what is possibly the most beautiful Aquilegia of all! This glorious Granny’s Bonnet boasts light to deep blue and white flowers measuring 2-3 inches across. Awarded an RHS Award of Garden Merit, this is an excellent border perennial that blooms for several weeks and will grow in sun or light shade. Enjoy the nodding blooms from May to July each year and use some as cut flowers for the home. Sow spring to mid-summer in a free draining seed compost just covering the seed with compost.

Aquilegia Nora Barlow Aquilegia Nora's Barlow bear almost spherical, full double flowerheads comprising masses of small pink and white petals, surrounding golden yellow sepals. A charming and stunning showpiece plant for any cottage garden. Height: 90cm (35"). Spread: 40cm (15").

Sumptuous dark purple, double flowers

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.

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.

A trusty little hardy perennial which is guaranteed to brighten up herbaceous borders and cottage gardens from May to July. Aquilegia 'Red Star' produces vibrant red and white star-shaped blooms which burst into colour above slim, erect stems. This beautiful Columbine is a robust variety which will happily spread its seed to reappear year after year. Adored by garden pollinators and looks superb in a cut flower vase display! Height: 90cm (36). Spread: 45cm (18).

Aquilegia ‘Nora Barlow’ is a timeless cottage garden favourite, renowned for its stunning pompom flowers. Each bloom showcases soft pink petals edged in white, set off by lime-green sepals for a delicate yet striking display. Flowering between late spring and early summer, it provides an elegant bridge between fading spring bulbs and the vibrant colours of summer. This hardy perennial is both tough and versatile, thriving in a range of garden conditions. Perfect for borders, wildlife

This compact, well-formed Aquilegia blooms in vibrant red and yellow hues during June and July. Perfect for borders, containers, or pots, it also makes an excellent choice for cut flower arrangements. Thriving in full sun to partial shade and adaptable to a variety of soil types, it becomes drought-tolerant once established and is highly attractive to pollinators.

Pillar-box red and dazzling-white bicolour blooms will add a splash of colour to late spring borders. Aquilegia 'Red Star' produces showy clusters of spurred flowers upon its slender, upright stems.

Intensely coloured violet blue sepals

A reliable hardy perennial which is guaranteed to brighten up herbaceous borders and cottage gardens from May to July. Aquilegia 'Blue Star' produces purple and white star-shaped blooms which burst into colour above slim, erect stems. This beautiful Columbine is a robust variety which will happily spread its seed to reappear year after year. Adored by garden pollinators and looks superb in a cut flower vase display! Height: 90cm (36). Spread: 45cm (18).

Stunning, double, ruby-red flowers

Aquilegia Red Dream Rising above delicate foliage is stunning red and white blooms. Differs from Aquilegia 'Red Hobbit' with slightly taller flower stems. Absolutely adored by pollinating insects and planted In masse it creates a wonderful spectacle. Also as effective as a cut flower. Height Up To 70cm (28in) Spread Up To 45cm (18in).

This stunning Columbine will add texture, vibrancy and ornamental value wherever placed in your garden this season. From May until August, you will witness an abundance of bright blooms that appear in a variety of pretty colours, perched upon lengthy, thin stems. It boasts bushy mounds of fresh green foliage and enjoys full sun to develop. ?Mrs Scott Elliott? would sit well in wildlife, cottage and cut flower gardens and adds decoration to lifeless borders and flower beds. Your Aquilegia will