Aquilegia Mixed Columbine

Aquilegia Mixed Columbine offers a curated assortment of striking bicolor varieties. Each pack is packed at random, ensuring no two are exactly alike. For the fullest range of colors, plant multiple packs and watch your garden come alive with these unique beauties. Growing 24 to 36 inches tall, these columbines bloom in spring, showcasing their bonnet-like flowers above a mound of fern-like basal leaves. The nodding, vibrantly colored tubular blooms are packed with nectar, providing one of the earliest food sources for pollinators like bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds.

The Aquilegia varieties in this mix are commonly known as columbines, crowfoots, or granny's bonnets. Hardy in Zones 3-8, these perennials seamlessly bridge the gap between early spring bulbs and summer flowers. Planted in mass groupings, they create a captivating display in borders, rock gardens, shade gardens, and woodland settings. They naturalize easily without becoming invasive, making them ideal for naturalized areas and beautiful ground cover after blooming. While their foliage may fade during summer, their early-season charm is unrivaled.

Columbine varieties thrive in average, medium moist, well-draining soil. They prefer partial shade but can stand more sun in northern regions. Removing spent flower stalks encourages re-blooming. These plants are naturally deer resistant, adding to their ease of care.

Plant Aquilegia Mixed Columbine roots in spring, spacing them 12 to 18 inches apart and planting them 1½ to 2 inches deep for best results.