Aquilegia vulgaris 'Ruby Port'

Also Known As

Aquilegia vulgaris 'Rubyport'
Aquilegia vulgaris var. stellata 'Ruby Port'
Ruby Port Columbine
Rubyport Columbine

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 24"-36"
W: 12"-18"

planting zones

4a-9b

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Aquilegia vulgaris 'Ruby Port' plant details

Aquilegia vulgaris 'Ruby Port' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In spring and summer burgundy and red flowers emerge. Attracts bees, birds, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Aquilegia vulgaris 'Ruby Port'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: ranunculales
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 12 IN - 18 IN - wide, 24 IN - 36 IN - tall
Flowers: burgundy and red blooms in spring and summer
Uses: border plant, container plant, cottage garden, cutting garden, easy-to-grow, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Aquilegia vulgaris 'Ruby Port'

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

(Grannies Bonnets) A clumping, evergreen perennial, forming mounds of glaucous, blue-green maidenhair-like foliage. In Spring, and usually again in Autumn, tall branching stems bare many, pendant, double skirted, spurred, bell shaped, wine red flowers over several weeks. Provide with morning sun, feed well and add humus to encourage good flowering.