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William Guiness Black Columbine
Spectacular color accent!
Stunning, dark purple-black flower with bright white corolla will have friends and neighbors talking! Comes from England where it is quickly gaining popularity. Lobbed, blue-green foliage complements nodding, five-petaled blooms. Butterflies and hummingbirds add to the buzz. Rugged, despite its delicate appearance. A unique cut flower!
Light: Full sun to partial shade
Blooms: Mid to late spring
Height: 20-24"
Zones : 4-8
Size: Potted
Deer Resistant
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| Botanical Name: |
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Aquilegia vulgaris 'William Guiness' ('Magpie') |
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| Form: |
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herbaceous perennial |
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| Sun Exposure: |
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Partial Shade/Full Sun |
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| Height/Habit: |
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20 - 24" |
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| Spread: |
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12 - 18" |
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| Spacing: |
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12 - 18" |
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| Hardiness Zone: |
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4 - 8 ( -20 degrees F) |
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| Foliage Type: |
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blue green distinctly lobed and very attractive |
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| Flower Form: |
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nodding, 5 petals with a short broad tube in front and long backward spurs, sepals often same color as flowers |
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| Flower Color: |
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Dark purple-black with contrasting white corollas. |
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| Flowering Date: |
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mid to late spring with some repeat flowering in summer |
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| Planting Requirements: |
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Prefers cool conditions in summer. |
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| Soil Requirements: |
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well drained garden soil. |
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| Growth Rate: |
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moderate once established |
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| Unique Characteristics: |
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A striking and unique plant whose intense dark purple-black flowers highlighted with white are spectacular and provide a totally different color accent in the garden. Quite a conversation piece, introduced from England where it has been rapidly growing in popularity. It is also enjoyed for its ease of cultural and delicate appearance on a tough resiliant plant. |
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| Pruning: |
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remove spent flower stems |
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| Time of Pruning: |
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after flowering |
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| Additional Information: |
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Best planted in groups. Resists transplanting, best to plant new every few years. |
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