Product description
Known for its classic, striking bi-coloured petals, Aquilegia caerulea is a traditional favourite that brings an elegant blue and white display to shaded areas. The long, delicate spurs on the back of the blooms are specifically evolved to attract long-tongued pollinators looking for deep nectar reserves.
This variety demands a spot with partial shade and thrives in standard, well-balanced garden loam. Keep the soil evenly damp and direct your watering can strictly at the base of the stems to keep the delicate foliage completely dry and free from powdery mildew.
Please Note: When purchasing plants, please consider that each live item is unique and may therefore differ from the images shown, which are for illustration purposes only. The plant will be supplied in a growers pot. Depending on season, some plants may be pruned back to encourage growth and deciduous plants may arrive without leaves.
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Aquilegia caerulea
Aquilegia caerulea
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Product description
Known for its classic, striking bi-coloured petals, Aquilegia caerulea is a traditional favourite that brings an elegant blue and white display to shaded areas. The long, delicate spurs on the back of the blooms are specifically evolved to attract long-tongued pollinators looking for deep nectar reserves.
This variety demands a spot with partial shade and thrives in standard, well-balanced garden loam. Keep the soil evenly damp and direct your watering can strictly at the base of the stems to keep the delicate foliage completely dry and free from powdery mildew.
Please Note: When purchasing plants, please consider that each live item is unique and may therefore differ from the images shown, which are for illustration purposes only. The plant will be supplied in a growers pot. Depending on season, some plants may be pruned back to encourage growth and deciduous plants may arrive without leaves.
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Garden Plant Size Guide
Plants in larger pots can be multiple years older than their smaller counterparts with more mature root systems and foliage. This makes them able to thrive as a full size plant in your garden quicker than smaller alternatives.
The most common size of pot that garden plants come in are 9cm/1L/3L/5L this is in reference to the diameter at the top of the pot.
9cm potted plants still remain the most popular cost effective option though, they just may take a little patience to allow them to grow into full maturity once planted in your garden.
Plant specs, care guide & tips
Key features
Specifications
When to plant
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Planting and period of interest times are general guidelines and may vary based on your location and conditions. For best results, consult local gardening resources.
Instructions
Top Tip
Keep a sharp eye out for leaf-miner trails disfiguring the delicate foliage of your Aquilegia caerulea. If you spot those winding white lines, ruthlessly cut the affected leaves all the way back to the base. The crown will quickly push out a fresh, pristine flush of bluish-green growth to replace them.
How to Water
Immediately collapse any hidden air pockets around the roots of Aquilegia caerulea with a heavy dose of water. Check the ground periodically, providing a deep soak only when the top layer feels noticeably dry to the touch. Keep the hose nozzle low to the ground to keep those iconic bi-coloured flowers completely dry.
How to Plant
Position Aquilegia caerulea in a woodland border where its classic blue and white petals will stand out. Loosen the native soil thoroughly and dig a pocket wide enough to spread the roots out laterally. Backfill carefully, pressing down just enough to secure the plant without compacting the dirt into concrete.
