Aquilegia vulgaris 'Clementine Blue'

European Columbine

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Common Name: 

European Columbine

Plant Type: 

Flower color: 

Foliage color: 

Green

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Water (From 0 to 5): 

Maximum temperature: 

36°C

Minimum temperature: 

7°C

Maximum height: 

90 cm

Maximum width: 

45 cm

European Columbine (Aquilegia vulgaris 'Clementine Blue') - Description

The Columbine, Aquilegia 'Clementine Blue' is part of a spectacular new generation of Columbine with flowers resembling a small double flowering Clematis. The bright blue flowers of 'Clementine Blue' are fully double and spurless and face upward to greet you in the garden. This columbine makes for a fantastic cut flower as well! Use this is a fantastic choice for woodland themed gardens as it is resistant to both deer and rabbits.

European Columbine (Aquilegia vulgaris 'Clementine Blue') - Blooming

Columbines flower in Spring and early Summer, generally within May and June.

European Columbine (Aquilegia vulgaris 'Clementine Blue') - Growth

Columbine are low maintenance plants.

European Columbine (Aquilegia vulgaris 'Clementine Blue') - Planting

Plant seeds in well-drained soil with a pH between 5.5 and 5.8. Radicles should germinate in 2-3 days. Often times with Aquilegia, the flowers are left to fruit and produce seeds to allow for self-seeding.

European Columbine (Aquilegia vulgaris 'Clementine Blue') - Pest

Leaf miners can cause leaf damage. Over-watering can cause root rot and crown rot.

European Columbine (Aquilegia vulgaris 'Clementine Blue') - Interesting facts

Aquilegia is a large genus with many species and varieties. The flowers are known for their nectar-bearing spurs although some species are spurless. All species attract hummingbirds. The species A. caerulea is the state flower of Colorado. The roots and shoots of Columbine are highly toxic, but Native Americans did garnish their food with very small amounts of it as a flavor enhancer and to treat ulcers. It said to taste sweet.

European Columbine (Aquilegia vulgaris 'Clementine Blue') - Soil and irrigation

Columbines are not fussy with soil type just as long as there is adequate drainage. The soil should be kept moist, but not totally saturated with water.

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