aquilegia plants - A Selection

General description ‘Magpie’ is a truly unique aquilegia featuring dark and mysterious, yet elegant blooms that will grace your garden from late April to early August. These magnificent purple-black flowers appear above fern-like foliage, complemented by a creamy white corolla. This variety is an unusual and classy addition to cottage gardens or woodland areas and can also be cut for indoor arrangements. Technical specifications Position: Full sun Height: Up to 75 cm (29.5 in) when fully

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.

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

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).

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

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).

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.

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").

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 ?McKana Hybrids? is a staple for any cottage garden! This beautiful hardy perennial produces colourful blooms of up to 7.5cm (3) across to create a showy display from May to July. A simple to grow and self-seeding variety which will create colour combinations each year. Aquilegia ?McKana Hybrids? is ideal for woodland areas and garden borders as well as making superb cut flowers for an indoor bouquet. Height: 75cm (30). Spread: 60cm (24).

This compact hardy perennial is a much loved cottage garden variety that is perfect for smaller growing spaces, the front of borders and pots. Aquilegia ?Earlybird? Purple Blue? boasts an abundance of pretty bicoloured flowers in lilac-blue and purple which appear upon short stems, above a tidy mound of eye-catching lobed foliage. The graceful looking blooms make a wonderful cut flower where you can really appreciate their charm up close. This dwarf columbine will be happiest in a semi-shaded

Transform your garden with the charming Aquilegia caerulea 'Biedermeier', also known as Granny's Bonnet. This hardy perennial delights with its compact growth and a delightful mix of pastel-coloured blooms. From spring to midsummer, this columbine graces your garden with double flowers in shades of pink, purple, blue, and white, some featuring captivating bi-colour patterns. The short-spurred blooms nod gracefully on short stems above a lush basal mound of finely divided blue-green foliage,

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.