Aquilegia Artisian Blend Columbine

Aquilegia Artisian Blend offers a harmonious selection of four columbine varieties—Pink Barlow, Black Barlow, Blue Barlow, and Ruby Port. These stunning perennials grow 12 to 36 inches tall and bloom in spring, showcasing nodding to outward-facing, fully double flowers in a spectrum of captivating colors. Each frilly, spurless bloom sits atop strong, upright stems that rise above a lush mound of fern-like basal leaves, making them perfect for pollinator gardens. Their elegant blossoms attract butterflies and hummingbirds while adding a graceful touch to fresh spring bouquets and floral arrangements.

Containing Aquilegia vulgaris varieties, also known as columbines, crowfoots, or granny's bonnets, Artisian Blend thrives in Zones 3-8. These perennials create a seamless bridge between early spring bulbs and summer flowers, making them an essential addition to cottage gardens, rock gardens, woodland spaces, and shady borders. They naturalize easily without becoming invasive and provide attractive ground cover after their blooms fade, though the foliage naturally dies back during summer.

Artisian Blend columbines are low-maintenance and versatile, thriving in sunny to partially shaded spots with average, medium moist, well-draining soil. Removing spent flowers encourages re-blooming, and their resistance to deer makes them an easy-care choice.

Plant Columbine roots in spring, burying them 1½ to 2 inches deep and spacing them 12 to 18 inches apart for optimal growth.