{"product_id":"william-guiness-columbine-seeds","title":"William Guiness Columbine Seeds — Aquilegia vulgaris","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDramatic Elegance for the Cottage Garden\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eWilliam Guiness Columbine\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eAquilegia vulgaris\u003c\/em\u003e 'William Guiness') is a showstopper of the garden world. Its striking blooms feature deep, velvety purple-black petals contrasted with crisp white inner skirts — a combination so bold and theatrical it looks as though it was dressed for a formal occasion. Also known as 'Magpie', this heirloom variety brings sophisticated drama to borders and cottage beds, and looks utterly stunning when planted en masse or woven through lighter-coloured companions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy Gardeners Love It\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🌸 \u003cstrong\u003eStriking two-tone blooms\u003c\/strong\u003e — deep purple-black petals with brilliant white centres, a truly dramatic contrast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e📏 \u003cstrong\u003eGrows 60–90 cm tall\u003c\/strong\u003e — perfect for mid to back-of-border planting and cutting gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✂️ \u003cstrong\u003eExcellent cut flower\u003c\/strong\u003e — long-stemmed and eye-catching in arrangements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🐝 \u003cstrong\u003eAttracts bees and pollinators\u003c\/strong\u003e — a beautiful and beneficial addition to any NZ garden\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🌱 \u003cstrong\u003eEasy to grow from seed\u003c\/strong\u003e — self-seeds freely once established for years of repeat blooms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Tips for New Zealand\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSow seeds in autumn or early spring into well-drained, fertile soil in a sunny to partially shaded position. Cold stratification greatly improves germination — autumn sowing allows natural winter chilling, or refrigerate seeds for 2–4 weeks before a spring sowing. Thin or transplant seedlings to 30–40 cm apart. William Guiness performs beautifully across NZ's cooler regions including Canterbury, Otago, and the central North Island. Deadhead spent blooms to prolong flowering, or leave seed heads to self-sow for next season.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat's in the Packet\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach packet contains \u003cstrong\u003e15 seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e of William Guiness Columbine (\u003cem\u003eAquilegia vulgaris\u003c\/em\u003e 'William Guiness').\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chbotanics Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45028618764357,"sku":null,"price":4.5,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0734\/2974\/5733\/files\/image_97e16b94-06e5-4bee-bddf-864ab07a1a1d.png?v=1779084539","url":"https:\/\/chbotanics.co.nz\/products\/william-guiness-columbine-seeds","provider":"Chbotanics Seeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}