Aquilegia 'William Guiness'
The deepest purple hues
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Aquilegia 'William Guiness'
- Deliciously deep plum purple flowers with hints of violet and touches of white
- Provides early flowering before the main summer bloom
- Flowers from May to July
- Makes brilliant ground cover for border beds
- Makes stunning cut flowers for floral bouquets
- Beneficial for pollinators such as bees
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Yes, Aquilegia 'William Guiness' grows beautifully in 25 cm pots, preferring cool spring temperatures around 18°C.
How big does it get?
Aquilegia 'William Guiness' typically reaches a mature height of 60 cm and a spread of 40 cm.
How much sunlight does this need?
Aquilegia 'William Guiness' requires partial to full shade to flourish.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
Aquilegia 'William Guiness' prefers deep, fertile, moist but well-drained soil enriched with organic matter.
How much watering does this plant need?
Water Aquilegia 'William Guiness' regularly to keep the soil evenly moist, providing about 2.5 cm of water weekly during the growing season, and slightly more when temperatures surpass 25°C.
Will this plant need pruning?
No strict pruning is required, but Aquilegia 'William Guiness' generally benefits from deadheading faded flowers to encourage further blooming and cutting back dead foliage in late autumn or early spring.
How hardy is this plant?
Aquilegia 'William Guiness' holds an RHS rating of H7, withstanding temperatures below -20°C, making it hardy throughout the entire UK.
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