Aquilegia 'Colorado' (State Series)
columbine 'Colorado'
A clump-forming herbaceous perennial to 60cm tall with divided leaves forming a basal mound. Flowers borne from early spring into summer have deep purple outer sepals sometimes tipped with white and white inner petals with purple spurs
Synonyms
Aquilegia 'Colorado'Aquilegia 'Colorado' (Swan Series)
see moreAquilegia 'Colorado' (Songbird Series)
Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Purple White | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Purple White | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or North–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H7Botanical details
- Family
- Ranunculaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Bushy
- Genus
Aquilegia are clump-forming herbaceous perennials with long-stalked, ternately divided basal leaves and erect, leafy stems bearing bell-shaped flowers with spreading, coloured sepals and petals with spurs, on branched stems
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in fertile, moist but well-drained soil, in full sun or partial shade
Propagation
Propagate by seed or by division
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- City and courtyard gardens
- Patio and container plants
- Wildlife gardens
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
No pruning required, but can be cut back after flowering
Pests
May be susceptible to aphids, aquilegia sawfly and leaf miners
Diseases
May be affected by powdery mildews, aquilegia downy mildew, and fungal leaf spot
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