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 richmoist, 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

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