Aquilegia vulgaris Grandmother's Garden Group

Also Known As

Aquilegia vulgaris 'Grandmother's Garden'
Grandmother's Garden Columbine
Grandmother's Garden Granny's Bonnet

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 24"-36"
W: 10"-30"

planting zones

3a-9b

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Aquilegia vulgaris Grandmother's Garden Group plant details

Aquilegia vulgaris Grandmother's Garden Group is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In spring and summer burgundy, pink, purple and white flowers emerge. Attracts bees, 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 Grandmother's Garden Group

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: ranunculales
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 10 IN - 30 IN - wide, 24 IN - 36 IN - tall
Flowers: burgundy, pink, purple and white blooms in spring and summer
Uses: border plant, container plant, cottage garden, cutting garden, easy-to-grow, heirloom, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Aquilegia vulgaris Grandmother's Garden Group

USDA Zones: 3a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

As the name suggest, a mixture of old fashioned soft lavender, blue, pink, and purple shades. A classic cottage garden plant that no one should be without. _Zone 4

By: Arrowhead Alpines

Bold steel-blue leaves offer appealing year-round color. Yellow flowers on 2' stems in spring. A vigorous selection aptly named.

By: Native Sons

An antique form with short spurs of mixed colors of dark rose, violet, pink and white. Jewels of the late spring garden combined with young fronds of bronze fennel. Fertile, well-drained soils. Self sows.