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Hardy Perennial Plants

Bring Cottage Charm to Your Garden with Aquilegia 'Mrs Scott-Elliott'

Aquilegia 'Mrs Scott-Elliott', also known as Granny's Bonnet, is a classic hardy perennial celebrated for its whimsical, bicoloured blooms and delicate, upright stems. This variety delivers a vibrant mix of colours—lilac, creamy white, red, and yellow—making it a showstopper in any border or woodland planting scheme.

• Botanical Profile: Aquilegia is a genus native to temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere. 'Mrs Scott-Elliott' is prized for its distinctive spurred flowers and graceful form.
• Flowering & Growth: Expect a profusion of blooms from May through July. The plants reach up to 60-75cm tall and naturalise beautifully—returning stronger each spring.
• Ideal Locations: Plant in cottage garden borders, under light tree cover, or among other spring perennials like foxgloves and primroses.

Planting & Care Guide

• Planting Time: Best planted from late winter through early spring. Supplied as plug plants for easy establishment.
• Soil Requirements: Prefers moist but well-drained soil; tolerates a range from neutral to slightly alkaline pH.
• Light Needs: Thrives in full sun or partial shade—ideal for dappled woodland edges.
• Maintenance: Deadhead faded blooms to prolong flowering. Cut back foliage after flowering if desired. Hardy in UK climates (RHS H7/USDA zones 3–8).
• Pest & Disease: Generally trouble-free but watch for leaf miners or powdery mildew in damp conditions.

Cottage Garden Inspiration

• Create traditional borders by pairing Aquilegia with geraniums, lupins, or alliums.
• The elegant blooms make excellent cut flowers for spring arrangements.
• Aquilegia self-seeds gently for natural drifts over time—perfect for informal schemes.

FAQs

• When is the best time to plant Aquilegia plug plants?
  The ideal time is late winter to early spring when the soil is workable and frost risk has passed.
• How tall do these plants grow?
  'Mrs Scott-Elliott' typically reaches 60–75cm (24–30 inches) at maturity.
• What care do they require?
  Aquilegia are low-maintenance—just plant in well-drained soil, water regularly until established, and deadhead spent blooms to encourage more flowers.