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Aquilegia vulgaris [Vervaeneana Group]

Also Known As

Aquilegia 'Woodside Strain'
Aquilegia vulgaris 'Woodside Gold'
Aquilegia vulgaris 'Woodside Strain'
Columbine
Variegated Columbine
Woodside Gold Columbine

Plant type

perennial

size

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

planting zones

3a-9b

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Aquilegia vulgaris [Vervaeneana Group] plant details

Aquilegia vulgaris [Vervaeneana Group] is a broadleaf deciduous or semi-evergreen perennial with chartreuse, gold, green, variegated and white foliage. In fall, spring and summer blue, pink, purple, red 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 [Vervaeneana Group]

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: ranunculales
Foliage: deciduous or semi-evergreen chartreuse, gold, green, variegated and white
Mature size: 12 IN - 18 IN - wide, 12 IN - 24 FT - tall
Flowers: blue, pink, purple, red and white blooms in fall, spring and summer
Uses: border plant, container plant, cottage garden, cutting garden, easy-to-grow, foliage plant, spotted leaves, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Aquilegia vulgaris [Vervaeneana Group]

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Blue to rose-coloured flowers contrast with golden yellow foliage in spring that turns gradually to light yellow. Great for a little punch of both floral and folial colour in a shady area of the garden.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

Dainty foliage showily variegated with cream and yellow offers a bright spot in the border all by itself, especially, though, when topped by double spring flowers in shades of white, pink, purple and blue. S-PSh/M

By: Forestfarm

We grew this unusual cultivar from seed, and its intensely golden springtime foliage gradually transmutes into light yellow summer garb, imparting a bright glow to darker garden corners. Gorgeous bicolored blue and rose blooms heighten the display while the deep greens of Pulmonaria 'Benediction' and Omphalodes 'Joy Skies' furnish an invigorating contrast.

By: Digging Dog Nursery

(Grannies Bonnets) A clumping, evergreen perennial, forming mounds of yellow-lime maidenhair-like foliage. In Spring, and usually again in Autumn, tall branching stems bare many, pendant, spurred, bell shaped, blue or white flowers over several weeks. Provide with morning sun, or full sun during winter, feed well and add humus to encourage good flowering.

By: Zephs

24" tall. Leaves are marbled and variegated in shades of green, chartreuse, yellow and cream. Double flowers in assorted colors, mostly pinks. Zones 3-8.

By: Hoot Owl Hollow Nursery

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How to Grow Aquilegia vulgaris [Vervaeneana Group]

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

Features

Foliage Color
- variegated
- white
- gold
- chartreuse
- green
Flower Color
- white
- pink
- red
- blue
- purple
Wildlife
- bees
- butterflies
- hummingbirds
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- spring
- summer
- fall
Foliage Season
- deciduous
- semi-evergreen