Columbine 'Winky Red-White', Granny's Bonnet 'Winky Red-White', Monk's Head Lily 'Winky Red-White'
Very floriferous, with single, upward-facing, dark red and white flowers adorned with short, incurved spurs, Aquilegia vulgaris ‘Winky Red-White’ is a fabulous variety of Columbine for both the landscape and containers. Blooming profusely in large bouquets, for up to 4-6 weeks from late spring to early summer, it is a vigorous performer which has sturdy stems and a bushy habit.
‘Winky Red-White’ is a cultivar of the Winky Series, which is noted for its abundant blooms, compact habit, and mildew resistance, making it an ideal element of the landscape or containers. Aquilegia vulgaris ‘Winky Red-White’ is a lovely choice for the shade garden.
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.
Hardiness |
3 - 8 |
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Heat Zones |
1 - 8 |
Climate Zones | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, A2, A3 |
Plant Type | Perennials |
Plant Family | Ranunculaceae |
Genus | Aquilegia |
Common names | Columbine |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest | Spring (Late), Summer (Early) |
Height | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
Spread | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
Spacing | 12" - 15" (30cm - 40cm) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Average |
Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Showy |
Tolerance | Deer, Rabbit |
Attracts | Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers |
Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Prairie and Meadow, Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage |
Hardiness |
3 - 8 |
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Heat Zones |
1 - 8 |
Climate Zones | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, A2, A3 |
Plant Type | Perennials |
Plant Family | Ranunculaceae |
Genus | Aquilegia |
Common names | Columbine |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest | Spring (Late), Summer (Early) |
Height | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
Spread | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
Spacing | 12" - 15" (30cm - 40cm) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Average |
Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Showy |
Tolerance | Deer, Rabbit |
Attracts | Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers |
Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Prairie and Meadow, Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage |
How many Aquilegia vulgaris ‘Winky Red-White’ (Columbine) do I need for my garden?
Plant | Quantity | |
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Aquilegia vulgaris ‘Winky Red-White’ (Columbine) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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