{"product_id":"aquilegia-vulgaris-plant-1ltr-pot","title":"Aquilegia Vulgaris Plant - 1Ltr Pot","description":"\u003ch3\u003eAquilegia vulgaris – Common Columbine (1L Pot)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAquilegia vulgaris\u003c\/strong\u003e, commonly known as \u003cstrong\u003eCommon Columbine\u003c\/strong\u003e, is a charming \u003cstrong\u003ehardy perennial\u003c\/strong\u003e producing graceful \u003cstrong\u003enodding mauve-blue flowers\u003c\/strong\u003e on slender upright stems. Perfect for cottage gardens, wildlife-friendly planting, and woodland borders, it brings a natural, airy elegance to the garden in early summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElegant \u003cstrong\u003enodding mauve-blue flowers\u003c\/strong\u003e on tall, slender stems\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClassic \u003cstrong\u003ecottage garden perennial\u003c\/strong\u003e with natural charm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBee-friendly blooms\u003c\/strong\u003e that attract pollinators and beneficial insects\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for \u003cstrong\u003ewildlife gardens, woodland edges, and informal borders\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSelf-seeds easily\u003c\/strong\u003e, gradually naturalising in the garden\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReliable, \u003cstrong\u003ehardy and easy-to-grow perennial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAquilegia vulgaris\u003c\/strong\u003e is a beautiful and dependable perennial that brings a relaxed, natural feel to the garden. Its \u003cstrong\u003edelicate mauve-blue flowers\u003c\/strong\u003e nod gracefully above slender stems, creating a soft, airy display that blends effortlessly with other early summer perennials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlowering in \u003cstrong\u003elate spring to early summer\u003c\/strong\u003e, the blooms rise above a mound of \u003cstrong\u003eattractive fern-like foliage\u003c\/strong\u003e, adding texture and movement to borders. This species variety is often considered just as charming as many modern hybrids, offering a timeless cottage garden look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003etough and reliable plant\u003c\/strong\u003e, Aquilegia vulgaris thrives in \u003cstrong\u003emoist but well-drained soil\u003c\/strong\u003e and performs well in \u003cstrong\u003esun or partial shade\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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