Where to plant in my garden?
A lovely addition to a cottage garden style border, preferring a damp and shady site.
Flowers: May-June
Habitat: Woodland and hedgerow
Height: 40-100cm
Growth Type: Perennial
Position: Shade to semi-shade
Soil Preference: Neutral to calcareous
RHS Perfect for pollinators
Columbine
Aquilegia vulgaris
3 Jumbo plug plants
A tall perennial with bell-shaped flowers which bloom on long stems in early summer.
Flowers are usually purple, although there are some which have pink and white blooms.
Loved by bees!
Advised to plant in informal groups to encourage recognition and attract bees, butterflies and other pollinating insects.