This is a novelty variety of columbine that produces myriads of small, double, red and white flowers on uniform, sturdy plants. The flowers are presented in a bouquet atop the nicely mounded foliage and face upward for best display. This variety works well in containers or near the front of flower borders.
Aquilegia is especially lovely when allowed to naturalize in shady, woodland borders. They also have excellent potential as cut flowers, lasting up to 2 weeks in a vase.
Height:
12.0-18.0 Inches
Spread:
12.0-18.0 Inches
Hardiness Zones:
3,4,5,6,7,8,9
Flower Color:
Red shades
Foliage Color:
Green shades
Sunlight:
Full Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun) Part Shade (4-6 hrs. Direct Sun)
Water Requirements:
Average Water Needs Consistent Water Needs
Soil Quality:
Average Soil Quality Fertile Soil Quality
Soil Chemistry:
Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0)
Bloomtime:
Late Spring Early Summer
Attracts Wings:
Attracts Butterflies Attracts Hummingbirds
Critter Resistant:
Rabbit Resistant
Growth Rate:
Medium
Garden Style:
Patio Container Cottage Eclectic Woodland Shade
Other Features:
Border Plant Container Cut Flower Cut Foliage Mass Planting Specimen Focal Point
Origin:
Not Native to North America
Columbine is easy to grow in loose, average to rich, well-drained soil. Heavy or soggy soils will hasten their demise. They can be grown in full sun or partial shade, though light shade will prolong the flowering time.
In the fall, cut plants back to their basal foliage. In the spring, remove only the dead leaves. Columbine is sometimes affected by leaf miners. If this happens, cut the foliage all the way back to the ground and discard it. Healthy, new growth will emerge quickly. Propagate by sowing named seed rather than by division; mature plants do not like to be disturbed.
Height:
12.0-18.0 Inches
Spread:
12.0-18.0 Inches
Hardiness Zones:
3,4,5,6,7,8,9
Flower Color:
Red shades
Foliage Color:
Green shades
Sunlight:
Full Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun) Part Shade (4-6 hrs. Direct Sun)
Water Requirements:
Average Water Needs Consistent Water Needs
Soil Quality:
Average Soil Quality Fertile Soil Quality
Soil Chemistry:
Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0)
Bloomtime:
Late Spring Early Summer
Attracts Wings:
Attracts Butterflies Attracts Hummingbirds
Critter Resistant:
Rabbit Resistant
Growth Rate:
Medium
Garden Style:
Patio Container Cottage Eclectic Woodland Shade
Other Features:
Border Plant Container Cut Flower Cut Foliage Mass Planting Specimen Focal Point
Origin:
Not Native to North America
Columbine is easy to grow in loose, average to rich, well-drained soil. Heavy or soggy soils will hasten their demise. They can be grown in full sun or partial shade, though light shade will prolong the flowering time.
In the fall, cut plants back to their basal foliage. In the spring, remove only the dead leaves. Columbine is sometimes affected by leaf miners. If this happens, cut the foliage all the way back to the ground and discard it. Healthy, new growth will emerge quickly. Propagate by sowing named seed rather than by division; mature plants do not like to be disturbed.
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