Product Description
A colourful mixture of Aquilegia flowers, (Monks Head Lily), is a stunning range of shapes and shades, certain to brighten up the garden in summer. The deciduous basal foliage underpins the 40-70cm leafy stems, the flowers appearing from late spring throughout the summer. The Charming bonnet like flowers, with hooked spurs, nod gracefully from the branching and upright stems. Ideal for the front of the bed or border where it will thrive in moist but well drained soil in a sunny position. Will tolerate partial or dappled shade. Can be prone to aphids but for an easy natural solution simply plant near Petunias, garlic, chives or onions which will discourage them. Supplied as UK-grown 5cm module plants.
We guarantee our great value mixture packs contain a comprehensive blend of variety and colours. By definition the components of the mixtures are not labelled/named on arrival.
Plant Size
Mature Height | 60 cm |
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Mature Spread | 45 cm |
Plant Spacing | 40 cm |
Planting Notes
Planting | Plant in prepared soil, with a hole large enough to firmly hold the module. |
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Soil Type | Fertile, moist but well drained. |
Growing at a glance…
Ideally, plant your aquilegia in spring. This gives the plants time to establish before growing. Position somewhere sunny or semi-shaded. Plant in spring, digging a generous hole to house the module, adding some grit to the bottom of the hole to aid drainage. Add the module to the hole and fill the edges with soil, firming it down so it's nice and snug. Water well once planted - although, when they've established, they shouldn't need regular watering (except in a prolonged drought). Deadhead spent flowers to keep the plant nice and neat.