Aquilegia vulgaris 'Songbird Mix'
European Columbine
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European Columbine (Aquilegia vulgaris 'Songbird Mix') - Description
Large blue, rose and white flowers bloom early on compact plants. Rising above the foliage, the 3.5" uniquely shaped flowers add a graceful air to the perennial garden. Equally suited for containers, columbines will thrive in a moist, well-drained soil.
European Columbine (Aquilegia vulgaris 'Songbird Mix') - Blooming
Columbines flower in Spring and early Summer, generally within May and June.
European Columbine (Aquilegia vulgaris 'Songbird Mix') - Growth
Columbine are low maintenance plants.
European Columbine (Aquilegia vulgaris 'Songbird Mix') - 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 'Songbird Mix') - Pest
Leaf miners can cause leaf damage. Over-watering can cause root rot and crown rot.
European Columbine (Aquilegia vulgaris 'Songbird Mix') - 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 'Songbird Mix') - 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.
