Berrybank Nursery, 5 Boggs Holdings, Pencaitland, East Lothian, EH34 5BA
Aquilegia vulgaris 'William Guiness'

Aquilegia vulgaris 'William Guiness'

Synonym(s): Aquilegia 'Magpie' Common Name: 'Columbine'

Striking purple-black flowers with contrasting white centres. May-Jun. H75cm S30cm.

Care Instructions

Grow in fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Excellent for the cottage garden effect. Try this next to blue leaved Hostas to show off the fussiness of the flowers.  

  • Herbaceous Perennials
  • Good as cut flower
  • Good for low allergen gardens
  • Good for partial shade
  • Good for sun
  • Good for well-drained soil
  • Purple flowers
  • Good for spring
  • Good for summer
  • 60cm to 90cm
Plant No: 229

About Us

Macplants are a long-established, family-run business. We are central/southern Scotland's largest growers of herbaceous perennials, alpines, ferns and ornamental grasses and have our plant centre open to the public in East Lothian, close to Edinburgh. We also supply a diverse range of trade clients both in the landscape and garden centre sectors.

Our Contacts

Berrybank Nursery,
5 Boggs Holdings,
Pencaitland
East Lothian
EH34 5BA

01875 341179