Aquilegia caerulea 'Rose Queen'

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 1'-2'
W: 1'-2'

planting zones

3a-11

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Aquilegia caerulea 'Rose Queen' plant details

Aquilegia caerulea 'Rose Queen' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In spring and summer pink and white flowers emerge. Attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Aquilegia caerulea 'Rose Queen'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: ranunculales
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 1 FT - 2 FT - tall
Flowers: pink and white blooms in spring and summer
Uses: border plant, container plant, cottage garden, cutting garden, easy-to-grow, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Aquilegia caerulea 'Rose Queen'

USDA Zones: 3a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

‘Rose Queen’ is a recent addition to our selection of Rocky Mountain Columbines. The flowers retain the wonderful long spurs of its wild parent, but the color is now an intensely dark rose contrasted with white. It makes a great cut flower & with its vigorous upright habit & natural look flower, it would make a nice addition to both a woodland garden & a sunny rock garden. Flowers are 2” across with characteristic long spurs, atop 2’ stems, & like its relatives, it will bloom all Spring long. Foliage spreads to about 2’. Cut back & top dress with compost when your plant looks tired!