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Aquilegia 'Crimson Star'

Flowering Plant
£5.95
SPP01061
In stock
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Quick overview

Known as Granny's Bonnets! Beautiful bicolour, red and white flowers give a real show. With fern like foliage, plant mid-borders or containers. x1 top grade bare roots for planting. Height: 90cm, Flowering time: June, Preferred conditions: Full sun, or part shade. 

Aquilegia are quintessential cottage garden favourites known as granny's bonnet or columbine. They are easy to grow and will self-seed too.

Native/Origin: Europe.

x1 top grade bare root

Supplied as: Bare Root / Hardy Perennial.

Flowering time: May to June.
Height/Spread: 90cm/30-50cm

Delivery from February.

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Plant Details

Flowering Time:
June to October
Genus / Species:
Aquilegia vulgaris
Cultivar / Variety:
'Crimson Star'
Common Name:
Granny's Bonnet
Height / Spread:
100cm/60cm
Type:
Bare Root / Hardy Perennial
Bulb Size:
Top size

Preferred Conditions

Planting Depth:
5-10cm, roots pointing downwards, "eyes" or growing points slightly below surface
Soil Type:
well-drained soil, generally semi gritty and moderately fertile
Where to Plant:
Pots/containers/borders/flower gardens
Position:
full sun/part sun
Watering:
Watering regularly while establishing and in containers, daily in hot conditions
Care Tips:
Perennial plants will come back each year so decide to plant them in final growing positions or if you grow them as container displays they can be planted out after flowering.

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