Aquilegia x 'Swan Burgundy White'

Granny's Bonnet

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Common Name: 

Granny's Bonnet

Plant Type: 

Flower color: 

Foliage color: 

Green

Sun (From 0 to 5): 

Water (From 0 to 5): 

Maximum temperature: 

36°C

Minimum temperature: 

7°C

Maximum height: 

60 cm

Maximum width: 

35 cm

Granny's Bonnet (Aquilegia x 'Swan Burgundy White') - Description

The large spurred blooms of this columbine dangle tantalizingly over its lacy foliage. Gorgeous outer rim of burgundy petals surround the center florette of white petals creating amazing contrast on the bloom. Longer lasting blooms for cut flowers and early season garden interest make this a great plant for early season color. The added bonus is its resistance to both deer and rabbits giving it more diverse use in the landscape.

Granny's Bonnet (Aquilegia x 'Swan Burgundy White') - Blooming

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

Granny's Bonnet (Aquilegia x 'Swan Burgundy White') - Growth

Columbine are low maintenance plants.

Granny's Bonnet (Aquilegia x 'Swan Burgundy White') - 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.

Granny's Bonnet (Aquilegia x 'Swan Burgundy White') - Pest

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

Granny's Bonnet (Aquilegia x 'Swan Burgundy White') - 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.

Granny's Bonnet (Aquilegia x 'Swan Burgundy White') - 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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