Aquilegia 'Spitfire' (30)ct Ellepots
Common Name: Columbine;
Zones 3 to 9.
Full sun to part shade.
Plants reach 12 to 16 inches tall and 12 to 18 inches wide;
moderate growth rate; Herbaceous perennial.
Small, red-orange flowers have a bright yellow center and short spurs. They hang from 12 to 16-inch tall scapes in mid to late spring. This smaller variety of columbine works well in containers and near the front of the landscape.
Columbine is easy to grow in a wide range of soils except for heavy, poorly drained soggy soil; but prefers loose, average to rich, moist, well-drained soil. They can be grown in full sun or partial shade, though light to moderate shade will prolong flower season. Remove flowering stems after bloom to encourage additional bloom.
In the fall, or if foliage declines, plants can be cut back to their basal foliage. In the spring, remove only the dead leaves. Leaf miners are the only significant pest, if seen, simply cut the foliage all the way back to the ground and discard it. Healthy, new growth will emerge quickly. Some columbines may self-seed or cross-pollinate in the garden under optimum conditions. Do not propagate by division; mature plants do not like to be disturbed.
Attributes: border plants, containers, cut flowers may last up to 2 weeks, edging and plant in mass to naturalize shady, woodland borders. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds, Rabbit resistant. |
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