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Brand: The Plantsman's PreferenceFamily: RanunculaceaeMain Season: SummerFlower Colour: RedLeaf Colour: Blue/grey/silverFoliage: DeciduousPosition: SunSoil Type: Dry, well drainedHeight: 15cm to 30cm (6" to 12")Peat Free? YesHardiness Guide: RHS H5 minimum -10C to -15CPot Size: 9cm
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Approx. 10 in stock
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!
Aquilegia buergeriana£5.00
Unusual soft yellow and reddish purple flowers on airy stems to 90cm on this species from Japan. Best in part or light shade and ordinary soil.
Aquilegia rockii£5.00
Rarely cultivated species with elegant dusky purple flowers on an open plant to 50cm. Reminiscent of Aquilegia ecalcarata but larger and easier! Good soil in part shade.
Aquilegia vulgaris 'Nivea'£4.50
'Munstead White' Classic creamy white flowers over glaucous green foliage in spring. Easy in ordinary soil in sun or part shade, to 75cm.