Product description
Aquilegia Little Lanterns is a magnificent dwarf variety bred specifically for its highly compact habit and exceptionally vibrant red and yellow bell-shaped flowers. It is the perfect structural choice for the extreme front edge of a border or for adding vertical interest to patio containers.
Nestle this compact plant into free-draining soil and ensure the central crown sits precisely flush with the surface to prevent the stems from rotting. Water deeply but infrequently, and promptly snip off any spent blooms to stop the plant from exhausting its energy on seed production.
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 'Little Lanterns'
Aquilegia 'Little Lanterns'
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Product description
Aquilegia Little Lanterns is a magnificent dwarf variety bred specifically for its highly compact habit and exceptionally vibrant red and yellow bell-shaped flowers. It is the perfect structural choice for the extreme front edge of a border or for adding vertical interest to patio containers.
Nestle this compact plant into free-draining soil and ensure the central crown sits precisely flush with the surface to prevent the stems from rotting. Water deeply but infrequently, and promptly snip off any spent blooms to stop the plant from exhausting its energy on seed production.
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
Maximise the display of Aquilegia Little Lanterns by snapping off the vibrant red and yellow bells the moment they begin to shrivel. This stops the dwarf plant from wasting limited energy on seed production. You will be rewarded with a significantly longer window of bright, fiery colour.
How to Water
Settle the soil around Aquilegia Little Lanterns with a gentle shower from a watering can immediately after it goes into the dirt. If growing this compact plant in a pot, ensure the drainage holes are completely unobstructed so excess moisture can escape. Maintain an even dampness, as small containers dry out much faster than open garden beds.
How to Plant
Due to being a dwarf variety, place Aquilegia Little Lanterns at the absolute front of your beds or in dedicated patio containers. Work a small handful of rich leaf mould into the base of the hole to give it a strong start. Bury it exactly to the depth of its original pot to prevent stem rot.
