Aquilegia caerulea Kirigami Deep Blue & White (Columbine)
Aquilegia caerulea Kirigami Deep Blue & White (Columbine) is a charming herbaceous perennial boasting a profusion of long-spurred, dark indigo blue and white flowers. Blooming profusely in late spring to early summer, the blossoms are upward facing, for a perfect display, and rise elegantly above the deeply-cut green foliage. This columbine is a vigorous performer with sturdy upright stems and a bushy habit.
Aquilegia caerulea Kirigami Deep Blue & White (Columbine) is a charming herbaceous perennial boasting a profusion of long-spurred, dark indigo blue and white flowers. Blooming profusely in late spring to early summer, the blossoms are upward facing, for a perfect display, and rise elegantly above the deeply-cut green foliage. This columbine is a vigorous performer with sturdy upright stems and a bushy habit. Excellent for both the landscape and containers. As an added bonus, the flowers will last well in cut arrangements.
- Grows up to 22-24 in. tall (55-60 cm) and 16-20 in. wide (40-50 cm).
- Performs best in full sun to part shade, in loose, average to rich, moist, well-drained soils. Seriously dislikes poorly drained soils! Rich, moist soils in part shade are preferred. Salt tolerant.
- Attracts hummingbirds and butterflies, but it is rabbit resistant.
- Easy to grow, this plant is a welcomed addition to beds, borders, cottage gardens, shade gardens or naturalized areas. Excellent cut flowers lasting up to 2 weeks in a vase.
- Susceptible to leaf miner.
- Propagate by sowing named seed rather than by division. Mature plants do not like to be disturbed.
- Remove faded flowering stems to promote additional bloom. Cut to the ground when the foliage declines (around midsummer).
- Contact with the sap may irritate the skin
Requirements
Hardiness | 4 – 9 |
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Heat Zones | 1 – 7 |
Climate Zones | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, A1, A2, A3 |
Plant Type | Perennials |
Plant Family | Aquilegia |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest | Spring (Late)Summer (Early) |
Height | 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm) |
Spread | 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm) |
Spacing | 16″ – 24″ (40cm – 60cm) |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Showy |
Tolerance | Rabbit, Salt |
Attracts | Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Patio and Containers |
Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow |