Aquilegia
Songbird Cardinal
Columbine
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Type:
Perennials
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Height:
Medium 24-28" (Plant 20" 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:
3-9
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Soil Condition:
Normal, Acidic, Sandy
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Flower Color / Accent:
Red /
White
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Songbird Cardinal is an award winning variety with red and white, bicolor flowers that last two weeks in a vase. The large and long spurred sky-ward facing flowers make this a very showy plant in the border.
Features to Note:
- OK in containers - see FAQ for overwintering
- Attracts Hummingbirds
- Deer Resistant
- Good for Cut Flowers
- Rabbit Resistant
- Attracts Butterflies
- 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.
