Product description
Aquilegia William Guiness is an absolute showstopper, boasting highly dramatic, near-black maroon outer petals that contrast fiercely with a pure white centre. This intense, two-toned aesthetic makes it a highly prized specimen plant for gardeners seeking bold, immediate visual impact.
Plant this striking variety in loose, nutrient-rich earth and ensure it receives bright, dappled light to truly show off the intense colour contrast. Water deeply to encourage a robust, downward-reaching root system, and rigorously deadhead the blooms to keep the unique genetics strictly controlled.
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 'William Guiness'
Aquilegia 'William Guiness'
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Product description
Aquilegia William Guiness is an absolute showstopper, boasting highly dramatic, near-black maroon outer petals that contrast fiercely with a pure white centre. This intense, two-toned aesthetic makes it a highly prized specimen plant for gardeners seeking bold, immediate visual impact.
Plant this striking variety in loose, nutrient-rich earth and ensure it receives bright, dappled light to truly show off the intense colour contrast. Water deeply to encourage a robust, downward-reaching root system, and rigorously deadhead the blooms to keep the unique genetics strictly controlled.
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
As the dark maroon outer petals of Aquilegia William Guiness are so visually dominant, plant it next to bright, silver-leaved companions to make it truly pop. Deadhead the spent blooms relentlessly to stop it from reverting to plain, muddy colours via self-seeding. You want to strictly control this gothic masterpiece to keep the genetics pure.
How to Water
Thoroughly wet the earth around Aquilegia William Guiness right after you finish backfilling the hole. Water deeply but infrequently going forward, encouraging the root system to dive downward in search of moisture rather than staying near the surface. Keep the striking bi-coloured blooms dry to extend their lifespan on the stalk.
How to Plant
Choose a prominent, dappled-shade location for Aquilegia William Guiness so its dramatic, near-black and white contrast isn't lost in the dark. Incorporate a handful of well-rotted manure deep into the planting hole for a slow-release nutrient boost. Keep the crown perfectly level with the surrounding garden bed to ensure long-term survival.
