Aquilegia desertorum

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Price:  £5.00 –+ Add to Basket Brand:  The Plantsman's Preference Family:  Ranunculaceae Main Season:  Summer Flower Colour:  Red Leaf Colour:  Blue/grey/silver Foliage:  Deciduous Position:  Sun Soil Type:  Dry, well drained Height:  15cm to 30cm (6" to 12") Peat Free?  Yes Hardiness Guide:  RHS H5 minimum -10C to -15C Pot Size:  9cm Availability:      Approx. 10 in stock View our Pot Size guide:

A small species from high altitude in Arizona, New Mexico and Utah in the USA. Grey ferny foliage (often slightly variegated) and delicate red and pale yellow flowers to 30cm.

As it comes from high altitudes Aquilegia desertorum is surprisingly hardy in the UK, good drainage being key.  We've found it grows well enough in sun or light shade, flowering in early to mid summer.

Relatively long lived for an Aquilegia, 4-5 years is typical especially if kept in fairly dry conditions.  Well suited to alpine house culture if you are lucky enough to have one!