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Aquilegia flabellata 'Blue Angel'

Also Known As

  • Blue Angel Japanese Fan Columbine

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 6"-8"
  • W: 6"-10"

planting zones

  • 4a-9b

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Aquilegia flabellata 'Blue Angel' plant details

Aquilegia flabellata 'Blue Angel' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In spring and summer blue and purple flowers emerge. Attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - low 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 flabellata 'Blue Angel'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: ranunculales
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 6 IN - 10 IN - wide, 6 IN - 8 IN - tall
Flowers: blue and purple blooms in spring and summer
Uses: border plant, container plant, cottage garden, cutting garden, easy-to-grow, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Aquilegia flabellata 'Blue Angel'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Blue-violet flowers on a neat and stout mounding plant bloom April and into June. Meaning "eagle," Aquilegia's flower may have some eagle-like characteristics but there the similarity ends and sweetness take over. This is that small and floriferous delight your garden likely still needs. 8"T x 10"W Minimum temperature: -30°F
Promising plenty of nodding vivid blue-violet flowers brightened by white centers, this sturdy Columbine forms a tidy, low growing mound of deep green foliage. Nestled along a stone wall or garden path, 'Blue Angel' will bestow enchanting detail.

Gardening facts about Aquilegia flabellata 'Blue Angel' plant

How to Grow Aquilegia flabellata 'Blue Angel'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - low
  • Soil Needs

    • adaptable
    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • blue
    • purple
  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • butterflies
    • hummingbirds
    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Flower Season

    • summer
    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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Plant Type

Perennial

Zones

3a-10b

Size

Height: 32"-36"

Width: 12"-32"

  • mostly sun - dappled shade
  • even moisture - regular
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Plant Type

Perennial

Zones

5a-9b

Size

Height: 12"-18"

Width: 8"-12"

  • sun - dappled shade
  • even moisture - regular
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Plant Type

Perennial

Zones

5a-9b

Size

Height: 15"-30"

Width: 8"-12"

  • sun - mostly shade
  • even moisture - regular
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Plant Type

Perennial

Zones

4a-9b

Size

Height: 12"-18"

Width: 8"-12"

  • mostly sun - dappled shade
  • even moisture - regular
Photo of Aquilegia flabellata close-up, flower by Kirisame
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Plant Type

Perennial

Zones

4a-10b

Size

Height: 8"-10"

Width: 8"-12"

  • sun - mostly shade
  • even moisture - drought tolerant
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