Position

Sun exposure:
Dappled shade, full sun
Aspect:
East facing, north facing, south facing, west facing
Position in border:
Front

Soil

Prefers rich soil:
Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Flowering in early summer, aquilegias fill the seasonal gap between the last of the spring bulbs and the main flush of summer perennials.

Aquilegia vulgaris 'William Guinness' produces white petals and purple sepals. It's a popular aquilegia and makes an attractive cut flower.

Grow Aquilegia vulgaris 'William Guinness' in fertile, moist but well-drained soil in sun to partial shade. Lift and divide clumps every three to five years and mulch annually with well-rotted manure or compost. Aquilegias are prone to self-seeding around the garden.

Plant calendar

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Sowyesyesyesyes
Plantyesyes
Flowersyesyes
Collect seedsyesyes

Aquilegia ‘William guinness’ and wildlife

Aquilegia ‘William guinness’ is known for attracting bees. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.

Is known to attract Bees
Bees
Is not known to attract Beneficial insects
Beneficial insects
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Butterflies/​Moths
Butterflies/​Moths
Is not known to attract Other pollinators
Other pollinators

Is Aquilegia ‘William guinness’ poisonous?

Aquilegia ‘William guinness’ has no toxic effects reported.

No reported toxicity to:
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Cats
Cats
Is not known to attract Dogs
Dogs
Is not known to attract Horses
Horses
Is not known to attract Livestock
Livestock
Is not known to attract People
People
Plants that go well with Aquilegia 'William Guinness'
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