Aquilegia vulgaris - Cultivation Notes
This popular herbaceous perennial will tolerate any half decent well drained soil. Growing in full sun and growing to around 80cm tall, cut back dead stems in autumn and don’t be surprised if this plant self seeds. Ideal for informal cottage planting where it can seed and spread at will.
Strengths, Weaknesses & Design Usage
Strengths of Aquilegia vulgaris:
- All round tough plant suitable for problem areas
- Tolerates cold exposed locations
Weaknesses of Aquilegia vulgaris
- Does not tolerate very dry or very wet soils
Design & Plant Use for Aquilegia vulgaris:
- Summer flowering herbaceous plant suitable for border planting
- Ideal for informal cottage garden style planting
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