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Aquilegia canadensis Little Lanterns - Columbine

Aquilegia canadensis Little Lanterns
Canadian Columbine

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Plant arrived in a pot in good condition, repotted and shooting for a few weeks. Now we just have to wait for the flowering!

Edith, 04/04/2021

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Aquilegia canadensis Little Lanterns, with small pendulous flowers in red and yellow.
Flower size
2 cm
Height at maturity
30 cm
Spread at maturity
30 cm
Exposure
Sun, Partial shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -29°C
Soil moisture
Moist soil
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Recommended planting time February to April, September to November
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Flowering time May to June
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Description

Aquilegia canadensis Little Lanterns is a graceful perennial with a bushy habit, more compact than the species. From May to June, this Columbine produces impressive small pendulous flowers composed of yellow petals with a red spur pointing forward and protruding stamens, measuring 1 to 2 cm (1in) long.

The glaucous bluish-green foliage of this Columbine is deciduous and the leaves are divided into 3 leaflets, 1 to 2 cm (1in) long. The foliage and flowering make this an ornamental plant. At maturity, it can reach a height of 30 cm (12in). It has excellent hardiness and is native to North America.

The Little Lanterns Aquilegia attracts birds and butterflies. It is found in natural habitats in light woods, mountains, and meadows. It is suitable for rock gardens and borders, as well as perennial beds or borders.

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Aquilegia canadensis Little Lanterns - Columbine (Flowering) Flowering
Aquilegia canadensis Little Lanterns - Columbine (Foliage) Foliage

Flowering

Flower colour red
Flowering time May to June
Inflorescence Solitary
Flower size 2 cm
Good for cut flowers Cut flower blooms

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour medium green

Plant habit

Height at maturity 30 cm
Spread at maturity 30 cm
Growth rate normal

Botanical data

Genus

Aquilegia

Species

canadensis

Cultivar

Little Lanterns

Family

Ranunculaceae

Other common names

Canadian Columbine

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

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Planting and care

Canadian Columbine enjoys sunny or semi-shaded locations. Plant it in rich, moist but well-drained, humus-bearing soil, even limestone. In heavy soil, it will not live long. It is a very hardy but short-lived plant. Nevertheless, it self-seeds spontaneously if you do not cut the stems once flowering is finished. Aquilegia canadensis Little Lanterns can be affected by caterpillars, leaf miners, and aphids. It can also be prone to powdery mildew and leaf rust.

Planting period

Recommended planting time February to April, September to November

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow, Woodland edge
Type of use Border
Hardiness Hardy down to -29°C (USDA zone 5) Show map
Ease of cultivation Amateur
Planting density 7 per m2
Exposure Sun, Partial shade
Soil pH Any
Soil type Clayey (heavy), Silty-loamy (rich and light), Stony (poor and well-drained)
Soil moisture Moist soil, well-drained

Care

Pruning instructions Cut off the faded flower stalks so that the plant does not exhaust itself by producing seeds. You can leave a few seed stalks to encourage spontaneous sowing and thus perpetuate the variety if you wish.
Pruning Pruning recommended once a year
Pruning time June to August
Disease resistance Good
Overwinter Can be left in the ground
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