Go Back Columbine Songbird Bunting Blue

Posted: May 7, 2019 at 3:58 PM
Aquilegia 'Bunting Blue'
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    Plant Type: Perennials

    Charming Columbine with long spurred, upward facing flowers.  Blooms in early spring with light sky blue sepals and white petals. Compact,bushy habit.

    Aquilegias are widely known for their love of shady areas, but also do well in the sun, in moist, well-drained soil.  Use them for an early season cut flower; long lasting, up to two weeks.   Aquilegia is especially lovely when allowed to naturalize in shady, woodland borders.

    Currently not available for online purchase.

    Growing & Maintenance Tips:

    Easily grown in average, medium, well-drained soil in full sun to partshade. Tolerates wide range of soils except heavy, poorly drained ones.Prefers rich, moist soils with light to moderate shade. Removeflowering stems after bloom to encourage additional bloom. Keep soilsuniformly moist after bloom to prolong attractive foliage appearance.When foliage depreciates, plants may be cut to the ground.

    Flower Color

    Sky Blue and White

    Foliage Color

    Green

    Plant Spread

    .75-1 foot

    Good Companions

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    Plant Height

    1-2 feet

    Scape Height

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    Hardness Zone

    3-9

    Soil Moisture

    Average, medium, well-drained soils.

    Characteristics & Attributes

    Attributes

    Spring blooming, Cut flower, Border

    Bloom Time

    Spring to early summer

    Critter Resistance

    Deer and rabbit resistant

    Exposure

    Full sun to partial or full shade

    Growth Rate

    Medium

    Seasonal Interests

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