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Aquilegia caerulea 1 packet Possibly the most beautiful Aquilegia of all. With glorious light to deep blue flowers 2-3in across sometimes fetching bi-coloured with white. An excellent border perennial, grand for cutting, in bloom for several weeks and will grow in sun or light shade. Flowers late spring/early summer. Height: 30-35cm (12-14in) - more info from T&M

Aquilegia chrysantha Yellow Star 1 packet Large long spurs of lovely fragrance. - more info from T&M

Aquilegia clematiflora Pink And Purple Shades 1 packet Most unusual for an Aquilegia! Spurless, nodding flowers in shades of pink and purple which, when viewed from the behind, resemble a Clematis. Rarely offered from seed and something different for the cottage or perennial garden - more info from T&M

Aquilegia Duo 2 packets - 1 of each One packet each of Green Apples and Miss M. I. Huish. Aquilegia x hybrida Green Apples The first green flowered Aquilegia with this spectacular Clematis-like flower formation. The buds open in a delightful lime-green shade, fading to a sumptuous apple-green before ageing to a gentle cream. Makes an interesting feature for borders. Aquilegia vulgaris Miss M.I. Huish A stunning introduction that produces clusters of double spurless, dark violet clematis-like flowers, on strong sturdy stems. Looks excellent grown alongside Green Apples making an interesting partnership for your borders. Height: 60cm (24in). - more info from T&M

Aquilegia flabellata var pumila kurilensis Rosea 1 packet Extremely dwarf plants with attractive, nodding, rose-pink and cream flowers against unusual blue-green, fan shaped foliage. Ideal for planting at the front of borders or in containers and rock gardens. Height: 15-20cm (6-8 inches). - more info from T&M

Aquilegia Sweet Rainbows 1 packet A breeding breakthrough! The result of merging a full range of top quality Aquileglas, all selected for form, colour and the best fragrance. Ideal for adding sweet scentsation to any border. - more info from T&M

Aquilegia viridiflora Chocolate Soldier 1 packet This rare, choice species features delicate, nodding, chocolate-brown, 1.5cm (½in) blooms from late spring onwards. The neatly compact plants are perfect for borders and rockeries. A collector's item. Height: 30-35cm (12-14 inches). - more info from T&M

Aquilegia vulgaris Clementine Formula Mixed 1 packet Specially bred for its unique upward facing, clematis flowers on dwarf, bushy free-flowering plants in six spectacular colours. Stunning planted in drifts of 5-7 plants towards the front of borders or in large containers. Height: 30-40cm (12-16 inches). - more info from T&M

Aquilegia vulgaris Miss M.I. Huish 1 packet A stunning introduction that produces clusters of double spurless, dark violet clematis-like flowers, on strong sturdy stems. Looks excellent grown alongside Green Apples making an interesting partnership for your borders. Height: 60cm (24in). - more info from T&M

Aquilegia vulgaris Nora Barlow 1 packet A must for the flower arranger! Fully double flowers of suffused red, pink and green arranged in perfect symmetry. Comes remarkably true from seed. Flowers late spring/early summer. Height 24-30in. - more info from T&M

Aquilegia vulgaris Nora Barlow Mixed 1 packet A beautiful border plant with fully double, nodding blooms in a wide range of colours, from pastel pink shades through to deep ocean blue, some petals tipped in lime green. They also make superb and unusual cut flowers. Flowers early summer. Height: 76-100cm (30-40in). - more info from T&M

Aquilegia vulgaris William Guiness Doubles 1 packet Following the success of Magpie, flower breeders have carefully selected this unusual double flowered strain. Extremely double, very attractive pleated and quilted blooms, in purple and white, with some flowers almost black. Offers a striking contrast to beds, borders or cottage gardens. An occasional single flower may appear. - more info from T&M

Aquilegia x cultorum Danish Dwarf 1 packet The colourful mounds of blue-green foliage topped by the nodding, scarlet and white spurred blooms give this Aquilegia an elfin appearance. Add a touch of mischief to your border! CAUTION: Harmful if eaten. - more info from T&M

Aquilegia x hybrida Crown Jewels Mixed 1 packet The modern art of breeding, with some help from Mother Nature, has created this stunning new blend. A mixture of single, double, pompom, clematis flowered, long spurred and bicolour blooms aloft an equally diverse mixture of green, gold, bronze and silver edged foliage types. Plants may even throw up more new exciting types as they further hybridise! - more info from T&M

Aquilegia x hybrida Firecracker 1 packet Truly outstanding, with blazing, long-spurred blooms of contrasting orange-red and canary-yellow, complemented by blue-green foliage. Ideal planted en masse, turning borders into an explosion of colour. - more info from T&M

Aquilegia x hybrida Green Apples 1 packet The first green flowered Aquilegia with this spectacular Clematis-like flower formation. The buds open in a delightful lime-green shade, fading to a sumptuous apple-green before ageing to a gentle cream. Makes an interesting feature for borders. - more info from T&M

Aquilegia x hybrida McKana Giants Mixed 1 packet Attractive free-flowering, long spurred mixture in a wide range of vibrant coloured blooms on strong stems, ideal for cutting. Outstanding garden performance. - more info from T&M

Aquilegia x hybrida Pink Bonnets 1 packet Exquisite double pleated flowers of sugar-pink and white, so beautiful that as they hang they resemble a ballerina's dress. Occasionally plants will produce flowers of a different colour, which can only be a bonus. Ideal for the cottage garden and border. Flowers late spring/early summer. Seed sown early will often flower the same season. Height: 60-75cm ( 24-30in). - more info from T&M

Aquilegia x hybrida Roman Bronze 1 packet An exceptional Aquilegia with bright golden yellow spring foliage, which later changes to deeper, orange-bronze, ensuring an invigorating contrast with deep violet blooms. - more info from T&M

Aquilegia x hybrida Royal Purple 1 packet One of the best new introductions! A specially selected spurless form, producing flowers closely resembling double clematis, of a deep, rich royal purple colour. Outstanding garden performance. Ideal for cottage gardens. - more info from T&M

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