Aquilegia x caerulea 'Origami Mix'

Common Name: Columbine

This columbine has an extended bloom time, up to 12 weeks, which is much longer than the older varieties. 'Origami Mix' produces large 3" flowers in a variety of colors including blue, pink, red, white, and yellow. All of them start to bloom in late spring.

This is a valuable selection because of its uniform growth habit, free-flowering tendancy, and upward-held flowers. It is perfect for planting in patio pots and window boxes.

Aquilegia is especially lovely when allowed to naturalize in shady, woodland borders. They also have excellent potential as cut flowers, lasting up to 2 weeks in a vase.

Height:

14.0-18.0 Inches

Spread:

12.0-18.0 Inches

Hardiness Zones:

3,4,5,6,7,8,9

Flower Color:

Multicolored

Foliage Color:

Green shades

Sunlight:

Full Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun) Part Shade (4-6 hrs. Direct Sun)

Water Requirements:

Average Water Needs Consistent Water Needs

Soil Quality:

Average Soil Quality Fertile Soil Quality

Soil Chemistry:

Acidic Soil (pH < 7.0) Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0)

Bloomtime:

Late Spring Early Summer

Attracts Wings:

Attracts Butterflies Attracts Hummingbirds

Critter Resistant:

Rabbit Resistant

Growth Rate:

Medium

Garden Style:

Patio Container Cottage Eclectic Woodland Shade

Other Features:

Border Plant Container Cut Flower Mass Planting Salt Tolerant Specimen

Origin:

Not Native to North America

Columbine is easy to grow in loose, average to rich, well-drained soil. Heavy or soggy soils will hasten their demise. They can be grown in full sun or partial shade, though light shade will prolong the flowering time.

In the fall, cut plants back to their basal foliage. In the spring, remove only the dead leaves. Columbine is sometimes affected by leaf miners. If this happens, cut the foliage all the way back to the ground and discard it. Healthy, new growth will emerge quickly. Propagate by sowing named seed rather than by division; mature plants do not like to be disturbed.

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