Aquilegia vulgaris 'William Guiness'

A clump-forming plant with divided leaves and large flowers on wiry stems up to 90cm tall. The almost black purple flowers have a white centre from May to July. A great cut flower, as well as being a great plant for a cottage garden.

This aquilegia likes a well-drained soil in sun.

This is a short-lived perennial, living for a couple of years. No problem, you’ll find many seedlings around the old plant.