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Aquilegia 'Swan Pink and Yellow'

Also Known As

  • Aquilegia hybrida 'Swan Pink and Yellow'
  • Swan Pink and Yellow Columbine

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 18"-24"
  • W: 12"-18"

planting zones

  • 3a-9b

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Aquilegia 'Swan Pink and Yellow' plant details

Aquilegia 'Swan Pink and Yellow' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In spring and summer pink and yellow flowers emerge. Attracts bees, beneficial insects and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Aquilegia 'Swan Pink and Yellow'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: ranunculales
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 12 IN - 18 IN - wide, 18 IN - 24 IN - tall
Flowers: pink and yellow blooms in spring and summer
Uses: cottage garden, cutting garden, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Aquilegia 'Swan Pink and Yellow'

USDA Zones: 3a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Aquilegia hybrida ‘Swan Pink and Yellow’ is a clumping, herbaceous perennial that displays a mounding clump of green foliage and tall stems of upward-facing, spurred flowers with pale yellow stamens and blush-pink sepals. 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 'Swan Pink and Yellow' plant

How to Grow Aquilegia 'Swan Pink and Yellow'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • pink
    • yellow
  • Wildlife

    • beneficial insects
    • bees
    • hummingbirds
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • summer
  • 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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  • even moisture - regular
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Zones

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  • sun - mostly shade
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