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Aquilegia [red and white hybrid]

Also Known As

  • Aquilegia caerulea 'Red & White'

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 1'-2'
  • W: 1'-2'

planting zones

  • 3b-9b

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Aquilegia [red and white hybrid] plant details

Aquilegia [red and white hybrid] is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In spring red and white flowers emerge. Attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Aquilegia [red and white hybrid]

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: ranunculales
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 1 FT - 2 FT - tall
Flowers: red and white blooms in spring

GROWING CONDITIONS for Aquilegia [red and white hybrid]

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Aquilegia caerulea ‘Red & White’ is a clumping, herbaceous perennial that displays a mounding clump of blue-green foliage and tall stems of upward-facing, red and white, spurred flowers. Easy care, reliable and so rewarding. Grows best in humus-rich, well-drained soil with moderate water. Columbine flower is beautiful in mixed borders and woodland gardens.

Gardening facts about Aquilegia [red and white hybrid] plant

How to Grow Aquilegia [red and white hybrid]

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - dappled shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
    • red
  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • butterflies
    • hummingbirds
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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aka Aquilegia chrysantha Denver Gold®, DENVER GOLD® Columbine, Golden Columbine, Yellow Columbine

Plant Type

Perennial

Zones

3a-10b

Size

Height: 32"-36"

Width: 12"-32"

  • mostly sun - dappled shade
  • even moisture - regular
Photo of Aquilegia chrysantha 'Denver Gold' form by Panayoti Kelaidis
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aka Fragrant Columbine

Plant Type

Perennial

Zones

5a-9b

Size

Height: 12"-18"

Width: 8"-12"

  • sun - dappled shade
  • even moisture - regular
Photo of Aquilegia fragrans foliage by Stan Shebs
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aka Desert Columbine

Plant Type

Perennial

Zones

5a-9b

Size

Height: 15"-30"

Width: 8"-12"

  • sun - mostly shade
  • even moisture - regular
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aka Fan Columbine

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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aka Aquilegia x caerulea 'Little Lanterns', Little Lanterns Dwarf Columbine

Plant Type

Perennial

Zones

4a-10b

Size

Height: 8"-10"

Width: 8"-12"

  • sun - mostly shade
  • even moisture - drought tolerant
Photo of Aquilegia canadensis 'Little Lanterns' flower by Dancing Oaks Nursery
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