Aquilegia
vulgaris
Winky Series Rose
Columbine
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Type:
Perennials
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Height:
Short to Medium 14-20" (Plant 12" apart)
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Bloom Time:
Spring to Early Summer
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Sun-Shade:
Full Sun to Mostly Shady
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Zones:
4-8
Find Your Zone
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Soil Condition:
Normal, Acidic, Sandy
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Flower Color / Accent:
Rose /
Red
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Solid rose colored blossoms on long-blooming compact plants. Sturdy stems provide upright, appealing spurred blooms that are best showcased when popping up cheerfully between later blooming perennials. Bright golden stamens project from the center of each flower. These graceful beauties add elegance to your border display.
Features to Note:
- Attracts Hummingbirds
- Good for Cut Flowers
- Deer Resistant
- Attracts Butterflies
- OK in containers - see FAQ for overwintering
- Rabbit Resistant
- Blooms for 4 weeks or more
- For a sunny spot
- For a shady spot
General Information:
Aquilegia are as much a part of spring as daffodils. Some have long spurs that project out behind the blossoms-others are spur-less with double blossoms. All self-sow without being annoying. Will yield interesting hybrids if others are close by to cross pollinate.
Plant Care:
Little care needed. Leave fall basal growth to over-winter. Divide in summer if desired, not usually required since plant self seeds. If you want to prevent seeding and cross pollinating, remove spent flowering stems. Aging or damaged foliage can be completely cut back to level of new growth.
