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aquilegia vulgaris william guinness

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

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

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