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Aquilegia 'Heavenly Blue'

Also Known As

  • Aquilegia caerula 'Heavenly Blue'
  • Heavenly Blue Columbine

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 12"-24"
  • W: 8"-15"

planting zones

  • 3a-9b

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Aquilegia 'Heavenly Blue' plant details

Aquilegia 'Heavenly Blue' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In spring blue and white flowers emerge. 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 'Heavenly Blue'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: ranunculales
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 8 IN - 15 IN - wide, 12 IN - 24 IN - tall
Flowers: blue and white blooms in spring
Uses: border plant, cottage garden, cutting garden, self-sowing

GROWING CONDITIONS for Aquilegia 'Heavenly Blue'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Zn 4. Sky blue petals / long spurs. White centers
Large flowers with long spurs arrive in summer in shades of sky-blue with a white corolla. Grows to 2 feet tall. Minimum temperature: -40°F

Gardening facts about Aquilegia 'Heavenly Blue' plant

How to Grow Aquilegia 'Heavenly Blue'

  • 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
  • Flower Color

    • white
    • blue
  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • butterflies
    • hummingbirds
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

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Width: 12"-32"

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  • even moisture - regular
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Zones

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Zones

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Size

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  • even moisture - regular
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Zones

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Size

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Zones

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Size

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