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Aquilegia
Common Name: Columbine
Type: Hardy Perennial

Aquilegia, also known as Columbine, is a classic cottage garden favourite that produces elegant, nodding flowers in a beautiful range of colours — from soft pastels to rich jewel tones. Its delicate, spurred blooms rise gracefully above fern-like foliage, adding charm and movement to borders, beds, and wildflower-style plantings. Easy to grow and self-seeding, Aquilegia returns year after year, brightening the late spring to early summer garden with its timeless beauty.

Plant Details

Type: Hardy perennial
Height: 60–80cm
Spread: 30–40cm
Flowers: May – July
Position: Full sun or partial shade; moist, well-drained soil

Growing Information

Sow: February – June or September – October
Germination: 21–28 days at 15–20°C
Transplant: When large enough to handle; plant outdoors in spring or autumn
Spacing: 30cm apart
Care: Water regularly until established; deadhead spent flowers to encourage more blooms and prevent excessive self-seeding

Why You’ll Love It

Graceful, nodding flowers in a wide range of colours
Perfect for cottage gardens and naturalistic plantings
Attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators
Reliable and long-lived perennial
Easy to grow and low maintenance

Top Tip

Allow a few seed heads to mature naturally for gentle self-seeding and delightful surprises in colour next year.

Perfect For

Cottage gardens & mixed borders
Wildflower-style plantings
Pollinator-friendly gardens
Naturalistic or shaded spots
Long-lasting spring displays

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