aquilegia plants - A Selection

A reliable hardy perennial which is guaranteed to brighten up herbaceous borders and cottage gardens from May to July. Aquilegia 'White Star' produces dazzling 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).

Fully double, jet-black blooms make Aquilegia vulgaris var. stellata 'Black Barlow' particularly alluring. The spurless blooms are held aloft on wiry stems above airy clumps of foliage. Like all columbines, this hardy perennial is easy to grow, seeding freely to form attractive swathes throughout borders.

The striking black bonnets contrast wonderfully with the white corolla, reminiscent of a pint of Guinness, giving this Aquilegia its name ‘William Guinness’. In summer, these wonderful flower heads erupt from long graceful stems, amongst pretty green fern-like foliage. It looks wonderful in garden borders and shaded woodland edges, and makes a fantastic cut flower for indoor arrangements. Aquilegia likes to grow in moist, well-drained soil, in full sun or partial shade. Product

A cottage garden classic, these delightful aquilegia flowers of up to 7.5cm (3) wide create a bright and uplifting display of vibrant, long-spurred blooms. Aquilegia ?McKana Hybrids? are perfect for borders and shady woodland edges, and make exciting cut flowers for a vase indoors.

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").

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

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.

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:

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.

Aquilegia have been bred for every colour imaginable, but sometimes it?s good to go back to basics. The species Aquilegia vulgaris is just as pretty as many of its cultivars and well worth a place in the garden.

The striking black bonnets contrast wonderfully with the white corolla, reminiscent of a pint of Guinness, giving this Aquilegia its name ‘William Guinness’. In summer, these wonderful flower heads erupt from long graceful stems, amongst pretty green fern-like foliage. It looks wonderful in garden borders and shaded woodland edges, and makes a fantastic cut flower for indoor arrangements. Aquilegia likes to grow in moist, well-drained soil, in full sun or partial shade. Product

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.

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.

A cottage garden herbaceous perennial seed with white flowers

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

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.