East facing, north facing, south facing, west facing
Position in Border:
Front
Soil
Prefers rich soil:
Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy
Flowering in early summer, aquilegias fill the seasonal gap between the last of the spring bulbs and the main flush of summer perennials.
Aquilegia vulgaris 'William Guinness' produces white petals and purple sepals. It's a popular aquilegia and makes an attractive cut flower.
Grow Aquilegia vulgaris 'William Guinness' in fertile, moist but well-drained soil in sun to partial shade. Lift and divide clumps every three to five years and mulch annually with well-rotted manure or compost. Aquilegias are prone to self-seeding around the garden.
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Aquilegia ‘William guinness’ and wildlife
Aquilegia ‘William guinness’ is known for attracting bees. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.
Is known to attract Bees
Bees
Is not known to attract Beneficial insects
Beneficial insects
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Butterflies/Moths
Butterflies/Moths
Is not known to attract Other pollinators
Other pollinators
Is Aquilegia ‘William guinness’ poisonous?
Aquilegia ‘William guinness’ has no toxic effects reported.
