Aquilegia vulgaris 'Clementine Dark Purple'

European Columbine

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Common Name: 

European Columbine

Plant Type: 

Flower color: 

Foliage color: 

Green

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Maximum temperature: 

36°C

Minimum temperature: 

7°C

Maximum height: 

90 cm

Maximum width: 

45 cm

European Columbine (Aquilegia vulgaris 'Clementine Dark Purple') - Description

The Columbine, Aquilegia 'Clementine Dark Purple' is part of a spectacular new generation of Columbine with flowers resembling a small double flowering Clematis! You will have to take a deeper look at the rich purple flowers of Aquilegia 'Clementine Dark Purple' that are fully double and spurless. In late spring through early summer these beauties are packed with blooms above the compact foliage. The upward facing flowers also make excellent cut flowers!

European Columbine (Aquilegia vulgaris 'Clementine Dark Purple') - Blooming

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

European Columbine (Aquilegia vulgaris 'Clementine Dark Purple') - Growth

Columbine are low maintenance plants.

European Columbine (Aquilegia vulgaris 'Clementine Dark Purple') - 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 'Clementine Dark Purple') - Pest

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

European Columbine (Aquilegia vulgaris 'Clementine Dark Purple') - 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 'Clementine Dark Purple') - 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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