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Perfect for cottage gardens, woodland borders, and shaded planting, this elegant plant produces delicate blooms that add colour and interest in \u003cstrong\u003eearly summer\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDistinctive \u003cstrong\u003epurple-black bonnet petals with white corolla centres\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeautiful \u003cstrong\u003eearly summer flowering\u003c\/strong\u003e, filling the seasonal gap between spring bulbs and summer perennials\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for \u003cstrong\u003ecottage gardens, woodland edges, and mixed borders\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBee-friendly nectar-rich blooms\u003c\/strong\u003e that attract pollinators\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAttractive \u003cstrong\u003efern-like foliage\u003c\/strong\u003e adding texture to planting schemes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent \u003cstrong\u003ecut flower variety\u003c\/strong\u003e for indoor arrangements\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 ‘William Guinness’\u003c\/strong\u003e is a classic cottage garden perennial admired for its \u003cstrong\u003estriking two-tone flowers\u003c\/strong\u003e. The dramatic \u003cstrong\u003epurple-black bonnet-like petals\u003c\/strong\u003e sit above crisp white centres, creating a beautiful contrast that stands out in borders and woodland planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cstrong\u003eearly summer\u003c\/strong\u003e, the delicate blooms appear on \u003cstrong\u003eslender, wiry stems\u003c\/strong\u003e, rising gracefully above a mound of \u003cstrong\u003esoft green, fern-like foliage\u003c\/strong\u003e. This elegant habit adds lightness and movement to planting schemes, making it ideal for naturalistic garden designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003ehardy perennial columbine\u003c\/strong\u003e thrives in \u003cstrong\u003efull sun or partial shade\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it versatile for many garden settings. It looks particularly effective when planted \u003cstrong\u003een masse in borders or along woodland edges\u003c\/strong\u003e, where its nectar-rich flowers attract bees and other pollinators. The long stems also make it an excellent \u003cstrong\u003ecut flower for indoor displays\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBotanical Name: \u003cstrong\u003eAquilegia ‘William Guinness’\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommon Name: \u003cstrong\u003eColumbine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant Type: \u003cstrong\u003eHardy perennial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePot Size: \u003cstrong\u003e1L pot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMature Height: \u003cstrong\u003eUp to 75cm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMature Spread: \u003cstrong\u003eUp to 30cm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlower Colour: \u003cstrong\u003ePurple-black with white centres\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlowering Period: \u003cstrong\u003eEarly summer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFoliage: \u003cstrong\u003eFern-like green foliage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePosition: \u003cstrong\u003eFull sun or partial shade\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoil Type: \u003cstrong\u003eMoist but well-drained soil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHardiness: \u003cstrong\u003eFully hardy in UK conditions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWildlife Value: \u003cstrong\u003eBee-friendly nectar-rich flowers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Tips\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant in \u003cstrong\u003emoist but well-drained soil\u003c\/strong\u003e for best growth\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePosition in \u003cstrong\u003efull sun or partial shade\u003c\/strong\u003e depending on garden conditions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeadhead spent blooms\u003c\/strong\u003e to prolong flowering and maintain a tidy appearance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllow some flowers to set seed if you want plants to \u003cstrong\u003eself-seed naturally in the garden\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWater during dry spells, particularly while plants establish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCut back faded foliage after flowering to encourage fresh growth\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd \u003cstrong\u003eAquilegia ‘William Guinness’\u003c\/strong\u003e to your garden for \u003cstrong\u003ebeautiful bi-colour blooms, pollinator-friendly flowers, and classic cottage garden elegance\u003c\/strong\u003e—a perfect choice for brightening borders and woodland planting areas.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chapel Cottage Plants","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57627088814464,"sku":"30243766","price":4.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0762\/3570\/2578\/files\/aquilegia-william-guinness-columbine-plant_c38f5ae4-c053-45a0-b5bd-5fafd2c1429f.jpg?v=1773681434","url":"https:\/\/oldrailwaylinegc.co.uk\/products\/aquilegia-vulgaris-william-guiness-plant-1ltr-pot","provider":"Old Railway Line Garden Centre","version":"1.0","type":"link"}