Aquilegia vulgaris ‘William Guiness’ | columbine

Description

Columbine or Granny’s Bonnet is a traditional English cottage garden plant. It is best known for its flowers, which are long lasting and lovely, but we grow it for its foliage. The glaucous scalloped leaves are extremely decorative and look fresh from early spring through late fall.

Very easy to grow. Prefers humus rich soil in light shade, but it is not overly particular. Deer and rabbit resistant.

‘William Guiness’ has deep purple flowers (nearly black) with contrasting white corollas. Flowers are held well above the foliage on tall wiry stems.

Tips:

• These promiscuous plants will send forth a profusion of mixed up seedlings if grown with other varieties of Aquilegia.
• Columbine foliage tends to decline around mid-summer. Cut it back to the ground to enjoy bright new growth from late summer through fall.
• May cause minor vomiting or stomach upset if ingested.

Zones: 3 to 8
Family: Ranunculaceae
Type: Perennial
Height: 24 to 36 in.
Spread: 12 to 24 in
Exposure: Full sun, part-shade
Soil Conditions: well-drained, average
Bloom Time: May to July
Bloom Color: Almost Black Purple With White Corolla
Native Range: Western, Central and Southern Europe