"Victoria Clare" wrote in message
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"Colin Davidson" wrote in
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I've yet to find a supplier selling seeds for less than three quid
a
packet, though, and I'm in two minds as to whether to grow it.

Can't help you on whether it will interbreed with the natives, as
mine are
only a few months old but I got my seed from Plant World Devon
http://www.plantworld-devon.co.uk/ and it cost (rummage...) £1.75,
apparently.

It germinated well, and although I was expecting to see some
variation
among the plants, all have turned out a good strong dark colour.

Their aquilegia section is also well worth a look.

Victoria

Victoria,

I agree. Their aquilegia section is superb and I have quite a few
pots "on the go"! Germinating well. Love dealing with them.
They are not dear and are efficient and friendly. I've had three
separate orders so far this year - their catalogue is just too
tempting. It is great to receive a free packet of seeds with each
order too - NOT the reason for my ordering three times I hasten to add
:-)

Regards
Iris McCanna