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    Aquilegia vulgaris 'William Guiness'

    Also Known As

    • Aquilegia vulgaris 'Magpie'
    • William Guiness Columbine

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 24"-30"
    • W: 18"-24"

    planting zones

    • 3a-9b

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    Aquilegia vulgaris 'William Guiness' plant details

    Aquilegia vulgaris 'William Guiness' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer purple and white flowers emerge. Attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Aquilegia vulgaris 'William Guiness'

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: ranunculales
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 18 IN - 24 IN - wide, 24 IN - 30 IN - tall
    Flowers: purple and white blooms in fall, spring and summer
    Uses: border plant, container plant, cottage garden, cutting garden, easy-to-grow, woodland garden

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Aquilegia vulgaris 'William Guiness'

    USDA Zones: 3a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
    Resistant to: deer and rabbit, verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Highly ornamental, this sturdy perennial's dark purple blossoms skirt white-white corollas. The dramatic contrast injects an element of surprise in the garden. Deeply incurved spurs stand sentinel over each nodding bloom, which rises 2 ft. on strong and lean stems from a leafy bluish green mound. Set this dark knight near the gilt foliage of Campanula 'Dickson's Gold' for a captivating union.

    By: Digging Dog Nursery

    (Grannies Bonnets) A clumping, evergreen perennial, forming mounds of glaucous, blue-green maidenhair-like foliage. In Spring, and usually again in Autumn, tall branching stems bare many, pendant, spurred, bell shaped, purple-black and white flowers over several weeks. Provide with morning sun, feed well and add humus to encourage good flowering.

    By: Zephs

    This much in demand yet hard to come by Columbine, is adorned with beautiful bi-colored petals. The upper half is white & the lower half is the darkest purple. 24 inches tall. A.M. Sun or Bright shade

    By: Annie's Annuals & Perennials

    Gardening facts about Aquilegia vulgaris 'William Guiness' plant

    How to Grow Aquilegia vulgaris 'William Guiness'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • adaptable
      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Flower Season

      • spring
      • summer
      • fall

    • Wildlife

      • bees
      • butterflies
      • hummingbirds
      • deer resistant
      • rabbit resistant

    • Flower Color

      • white
      • purple

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

    • Foliage Color

      • green

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