Aquilegia 'Crimson Star' - 2026

Aquilegia 'Crimson Star' is a striking perennial cultivar prized for its vibrant, deep red flowers with contrasting yellow centres, which bring a bold splash of colour to spring and early summer gardens. Blooming from May to July, its elegant, nodding blooms attract bees, butterflies, and other pollinators, enhancing garden biodiversity. The finely divided, fern-like foliage provides an attractive backdrop even when the plant is not in flower, creating visual interest throughout the season. This cultivar thrives in well-drained soil and is suitable for borders, cottage gardens, and containers. Deadheading spent flowers can help maintain tidiness and may encourage further blooms, while the plant may self-seed under favourable conditions, offering potential for naturalised displays.