Aquilegia coerulea Kirigami Rose & Pink (Columbine)

Aquilegia coerulea Kirigami Rose & Pink (Columbine) is a charming herbaceous perennial boasting a profusion of long-spurred, dark rose and lighter pink flowers. Blooming profusely in late spring to early summer, the blossoms are upward facing for a perfect display and rise elegantly above the deeply-cut green foliage. This columbine is a vigorous performer with sturdy upright stems and a bushy habit. Excellent for both the landscape and containers. As an added bonus, the flowers will last well in cut arrangements.

• Grows up to 22-24 in. tall (55-60 cm) and 16-20 in. wide (40-50 cm).
• Performs best in full sun to part shade, in loose, average to rich, moist, well-drained soils. Seriously dislikes poorly drained soils! Rich, moist soils in part shade are preferred. Salt tolerant.
• Attracts hummingbirds and butterflies, but it is rabbit resistant.
• Easy to grow, this plant is a welcomed addition to beds, borders, cottage gardens, shade gardens or naturalized areas. Excellent cut flowers lasting up to 2 weeks in a vase.
• Susceptible to leaf miner.
• Propagate by sowing named seed rather than by division. Mature plants do not like to be disturbed.
• Remove faded flowering stems to promote additional bloom. Cut to the ground when the foliage declines (around midsummer).
• Contact with the sap may irritate the skin

Aquilegia is a genus of clump-forming, short-lived perennials noted for their late spring to midsummer blooms of single or double, short-spurred or spurless flowers, in a variety of colors ranging from blue to violet to white to pink to red. A classic element of herbaceous borders, Columbines mix beautifully with peonies, irises, alliums and roses.