Aquilegia 'Mrs M. Nicholls' — Clump-forming

Overview

Aquilegia 'Mrs M. Nicholls' is a clump-forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Aquilegia, part of the Ranunculaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Aquilegia 'Mrs M. Nicholls' grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates loam and sand soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6, H7. Suggested uses include cottage gardens, informal spaces, wildlife gardens and cut flowers.

About

Aquilegia 'Mrs M. Nicholls' is a clump-forming herbaceous perennial belonging to the genus Aquilegia, known for its long-stemmed, three-parted basal leaves and bell-shaped flowers with spurred petals. This deciduous plant thrives in full sun or partial shade, favouring sheltered, south-, east-, or west-facing aspects. It grows best in fertile, moist but well-drained loam or sandy soils with a pH ranging from acid to alkaline. Hardy in UK zones H6 and H7, it is suitable for cottage gardens, informal spaces, wildlife gardens, and as cut flowers, with interest in spring and summer.

Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Aquilegia

Sunlight: Full sun, Partial shade
Soil type: Loam, Sand
Soil pH: Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moisture: Moist but well-drained
Aspect: South-facing, East-facing, West-facing
Exposure: Sheltered
UK hardiness: H6, H7

Plant details

Aquilegia 'Mrs M. Nicholls' size, habit and characteristics

Plant type: Herbaceous Perennial
Habit: Clump-forming
Foliage: Deciduous
Suggested uses: Cottage gardens, Informal spaces, Wildlife gardens, Cut flowers

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Aquilegia 'Mrs M. Nicholls'

Propagation: Seed, Division
Pest resistance: Aphids, Caterpillars, Leaf miners, Aquilegia gall midge, Aquilegia sawfly
Disease resistance: Powdery mildew, Aquilegia downy mildew