Aquilegia x 'Swan Blue White'
Granny's Bonnet
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Granny's Bonnet (Aquilegia x 'Swan Blue White') - Description
The large spurred blooms of this columbine dangle tantalizingly over its lacy foliage. Aquilegia hybrida 'Swan Blue White' features a gorgeous outer rim of sky blue petals that surround the center florette of white petals (with blue highlights) creating some fun contrast on the bloom. Longer lasting blooms for cut flowers and early season garden interest make this a great plant for early season color. The added bonus is its resistance to both deer and rabbits giving it more diverse use in the landscape.
Granny's Bonnet (Aquilegia x 'Swan Blue White') - Blooming
Columbines flower in Spring and early Summer, generally within May and June.
Granny's Bonnet (Aquilegia x 'Swan Blue White') - Growth
Columbine are low maintenance plants.
Granny's Bonnet (Aquilegia x 'Swan Blue White') - 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.
Granny's Bonnet (Aquilegia x 'Swan Blue White') - Pest
Leaf miners can cause leaf damage. Over-watering can cause root rot and crown rot.
Granny's Bonnet (Aquilegia x 'Swan Blue White') - 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.
Granny's Bonnet (Aquilegia x 'Swan Blue White') - 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.
