Aquilegia 'William Guiness'

This beautiful perennial is admired for its striking bi-coloured flowers, featuring deep burgundy outer petals contrasted with soft white centres. Blooming throughout spring, the nodding blooms rise above finely divided, blue-green foliage, creating a delicate yet dynamic display.

Its upright, clumping habit makes it a versatile addition to borders, cottage gardens, and woodland plantings. Thriving in well-drained soil, it prefers a position in part shade but will tolerate gentle sun, particularly in cooler climates.

Easy to grow and maintain, it may self-seed lightly, adding a natural, informal feel to the garden over time. The flowers are highly attractive to bees and other pollinators, supporting garden biodiversity. Perfect for adding contrast and visual interest, it pairs effortlessly with both soft pastels and deeper tones, bringing balance and elegance to planting schemes.