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Aquilegia formosa - Columbine

Aquilegia formosa
Columbine

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This plant carries a 12 months recovery warranty

More information

Aquilegia formosa, with yellow petals and red-orange spurs.
Height at maturity
40 cm
Spread at maturity
30 cm
Exposure
Sun, Partial shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -20°C
Soil moisture
Moist soil
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Best planting time February to March, September to October
Recommended planting time February to April, September to November
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Flowering time May to June
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Description

Perennials, highly valued in gardens, columbines require a light, humus-rich soil that does not lack moisture, where they colonise the ground with their spontaneous self seeding. They can tolerate heavy soils, but do not live there for very long. Some alpine varieties are difficult to cultivate.

A perennial that is close to A. canadensis, with flowers more notched and orange-red. Prefers soil rich in humus, that is moist to wet.

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Columbines: Sowing, Planting and Care
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Columbines: Sowing, Planting and Care
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Aquilegia formosa - Columbine (Flowering) Flowering
Aquilegia formosa - Columbine (Plant habit) Plant habit

Flowering

Flower colour red
Flowering time May to June

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour medium green

Plant habit

Height at maturity 40 cm
Spread at maturity 30 cm
Growth rate normal

Botanical data

Genus

Aquilegia

Species

formosa

Family

Ranunculaceae

Other common names

Columbine

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference860611

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Planting period

Best planting time February to March, September to October
Recommended planting time February to April, September to November

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow, Woodland edge
Type of use Border
Hardiness Hardy down to -20°C (USDA zone 6b) 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

Care

Disease resistance Good
Overwinter Can be left in the ground

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