Aquilegia [Mrs Scott-Elliot Hybrids]

Also Known As

Mrs Scott-Elliot Hybrids Columbine

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 12"-24"
W: 12"-16"

planting zones

3a-9b

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Aquilegia [Mrs Scott-Elliot Hybrids] plant details

Aquilegia [Mrs Scott-Elliot Hybrids] is a broadleaf deciduous or semi-evergreen perennial with blue and green foliage. In fall, spring and summer blue, cream, lavender, magenta, pink, purple, red and white flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - dappled 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 [Mrs Scott-Elliot Hybrids]

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: ranunculales
Foliage: deciduous or semi-evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 12 IN - 16 IN - wide, 12 IN - 24 IN - tall
Flowers: blue, cream, lavender, magenta, pink, purple, red and white blooms in fall, spring and summer
Uses: border plant, container plant, cottage garden, cutting garden, easy-to-grow, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Aquilegia [Mrs Scott-Elliot Hybrids]

USDA Zones: 3a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, 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, pendant, long spurred, bell shaped flowers, in assorted colours, over several weeks. Provide with morning sun, feed well and add humus to encourage good flowering.

By: Zephs

Gardening facts about Aquilegia [Mrs Scott-Elliot Hybrids] plant

How to Grow Aquilegia [Mrs Scott-Elliot Hybrids]

Sun Exposure
- sun - dappled shade
Water Needs
- even moisture - regular
Soil Needs
- adaptable
- average
- well-drained
- rich
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant

Features

Foliage Color
- green
- blue
Flower Color
- white
- cream
- pink
- red
- blue
- lavender
- purple
- magenta
Wildlife
- bees
- butterflies
- hummingbirds
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- fall
- summer
- spring
Foliage Season
- deciduous
- semi-evergreen
Texture
- glaucous