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Aquilegia viridiflora Chocolate Soldier - Columbine Seeds

Aquilegia viridiflora Chocolate Soldier
Green-flowered Columbine

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A rare perennial plant whose deep purple bonnet-shaped flowers charm collectors.
Flower size
3 cm
Height at maturity
35 cm
Exposure
Sun, Partial shade
Annual / Perennial
Perennial
Germination time (days)
30 days
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Sowing period February to April
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Flowering time May to July
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Description

Aquilegia viridiflora 'Chocolate Soldier' is a rare perennial plant whose abundant and elegant flowers in a deep brown grandmother's bonnet will captivate both amateurs and collectors.

 

Originating from Siberia and Western China, 'Chocolate Soldier' is not afraid of winter cold. It blooms from May until July. Each stem carries 2 or 3 terminal spurred flowers, which lean forward slightly. The flowers are lightly fragrant.

Its compact habit (30 to 35cm (12 to 14in) tall) makes it an ideal plant for borders and rockeries. It will also find its place in a cottage garden flower bed or a potted arrangement on a patio.

Like all columbines, it thrives in both full sun and partial shade and easily tolerates moist soil. Aquilegia viridiflora 'Chocolate Soldier' self-seeds and gradually forms beautiful flowering clumps. Combine this columbine with other plants from our "chocolate inspiration" selection to create a sumptuous flower bed.

Flowering

Flower colour black
Flowering time May to July
Inflorescence Solitary
Flower size 3 cm
Fragrance slightly scented
Good for cut flowers Cut flower blooms
Flowering description The slightly scented terminal flowers appear in groups of 2 or 3 and are inclined along the stems.

Foliage

Foliage persistence Semi-evergreen
Foliage colour light green
Foliage description The leaves are divided into thin leaflets measuring 1 to 3cm (1in) in length.

Plant habit

Height at maturity 35 cm
Spread at maturity 25 cm
Growth rate normal

Botanical data

Genus

Aquilegia

Species

viridiflora

Cultivar

Chocolate Soldier

Family

Ranunculaceae

Other common names

Green-flowered Columbine

Origin

East Asia

Product reference327111

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Planting and care

Sow in a tray from February to June and then from September to October. Sow the seeds directly on the surface of the compost. Cover the seeds with a thin layer of vermiculite. Placed at 15 to 20°C (59 to 68°F), germination will occur between 30 and 90 days. Transplant the seedlings into pots and gradually acclimatise them to the outdoor temperature. Planting can take place after the last frosts to avoid causing any harm to the young plants. Planting distance is 30cm (12in).

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Sowing period

Sowing period February to April
Germination time (days) 30 days

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow, Shaded rockery, Woodland edge
Type of use Border, Edge of border, Container
Hardiness Hardy down to -29°C (USDA zone 5) Show map
Ease of cultivation Experienced
Exposure Sun, Partial shade
Soil pH Any
Soil moisture Moist soil, Damp soil
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