Aquilegia vulgaris var. stellata (Columbine / Granny's Bonnet) 200 to 10,000 Seeds | £3.49 - £78.99

Fresh seeds of Aquilegia vulgaris var. stellata (Columbine / Granny's Bonnet).

A wonderful, clump-forming, deciduous perennial, growing to approx. 60-75 cm tall (30-40 cm wide) producing masses of bell-shaped late-spring to early-summer flowers rising with natural grace above a low mound of ferny green foliage.

The fully-double, nodding flowers, usually formed from May to June, have spreading sepals and petals in rich colours surrounding delicate yellow-green eyes. The most prominent colours (pictured) are rich-wine red to deep maroon, lavender-pink and white, or an almost pure cream-white with flecks of raspberry-purple, along with luscious azure blue.

It is a plant that is both adored by florists for its beautiful cut flowers lasting at least 2 weeks, and also admired by garden designers for its brilliant colour, form and texture — making it a perfect accent plant. Looks great within any flower border, rock or alpine gardens, courtyard container gardens, cut-flower and country-style gardens — or amongst ornamental grasses and within wildflower meadow schemes.

Dead-heading faded flowers will promote additional blooms — and the plants also tend to self-seed.

Please note: full germination instructions are printed on each pack.

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Genus: Aquilegia

Species: vulgaris

Variety: stellata

English name: Columbine / Granny's Bonnet

Plant type: Perennial 

Eventual height x width: 60-75 cm x 30-40 cm

Flowering time: Late-spring to early-summer

Hardiness: - 20 ºC

Sun Exposure: Full sun to partial shade

Soil: Prefers a well-drained, fertile soil; water well during hotter months

Propagation methods: From seeds and root divisions

Aquilegia vulgaris var. stellata 🌱 Surface sow on propagation compost and gently push seeds into compost once spread – but not too deeply (1 to 5mm). Place within a heated propagator, or an unheated propagator on a sunny windowsill — and keep at around 20°C (68°F). Mist-spray compost daily to keep surface moist. Approx. germination time: from 45-60 days onwards.

Caution: Not for consumption. Choking hazard. Keep away from children & pets. Handle with care.

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