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Aquilegia 'McKana Hybrids'

Aquilegia 'McKana Hybrids'

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Product description

Grown from a highly energetic, varied genetic strain, this robust group produces exceptionally large, long-spurred blooms in a completely unpredictable, wildly varied spectrum of pastels, brights, and bi-colours. It is the ultimate choice for those who embrace a slightly wilder, less structured, and highly informal cottage aesthetic, offering unparalleled variety and massive, dramatic flowers. It is a vigorous, reliable performer that adapts well to mixed borders and dappled woodland edges.

This is a mixed strain, you should allow the plants to self-seed and cross-pollinate freely in the garden to see what new colour combinations arise naturally. However, to curate your patch and keep the display looking vibrant, you must ruthlessly weed out and discard any resulting volunteer seedlings that happen to bloom in muddy, washed-out, or undesirable colours. To keep the parent plants vigorous and healthy, plan to dig up and divide the established clumps in early spring, just before the active growth cycle kicks into high gear.

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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Plant specs, care guide & tips

Key features

Perfect for Pots
Hardy
Colourful
Comes Back Every Year
Shade Tolerant
Low Maintenance

Specifications

Botanical Name
Aquilegia 'McKana Hybrids'
Common Name
Columbine, Granny's Bonnet
Plant type
Colour
Eventual Height
0.5 - 1m
Eventual Spread
Up to 0.5m
Hardiness
Hardy
Life Cycle
Deciduous
Sun Requirement
Partial Shade
Growth Rate
Average

When to plant

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Planting
Period of Interest

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

Embrace the unpredictable nature of this Aquilegia McKana Hybrids as it will readily cross-pollinate and self-seed. The resulting volunteer plants will produce an entirely new spectrum of surprise colors in your borders. Pull up any seedlings that produce colors you dislike to slowly curate your own custom mix.

How to Water

Water the entire planting area evenly to support the mixed group of hybrid columbines. Utilize a gentle sprinkler setting to mimic a soft rain shower over the foliage. Ensure the ground remains consistently hydrated without becoming a muddy bog for the Aquilegia McKana Hybrids.

How to Plant

Prepare a loose, friable soil bed that allows the fine roots to penetrate with ease. Dig individual holes for each plant, spacing them about a foot apart to form a colorful drift. Press the earth down gently around each crown to secure the Aquilegia McKana Hybrids in place.