Columbine: The Spurred Perennial for Cool, Shady Gardens
Aquilegia vulgaris
Growing columbine: hardy perennial with delicate spurred flowers. Partial shade, fresh soil, ideal in borders, woodland and naturalistic gardens.
Characteristics
Columbine (Aquilegia vulgaris) is a hardy perennial with delicate nodding flowers with distinctive spurs, in shades from blue-purple to pink and white. It grows in cool partial shade on fertile, moist soil — ideal in borders, woodland and naturalistic gardens. It self-seeds readily.
Flowering season
Practical tips
Water needs: media — always check soil moisture before watering.
Prefers mezz'ombra: provide the right light and rotate the plant for even growth.
Recommended soil: fresco fertile. Refresh the substrate every 1-2 years.
Dust the leaves with a damp cloth to support photosynthesis.
Feed during the growing season (spring-summer) and stop in winter.
