Aquilegia flabellata var. pumilla Ministar

Description

Blue flowers white petticoats.

This is a great short variety with sturdy growing habit. The striking blue and white contrast stand out clearly above the green foliage. Ideally suited in a sun-semi shaded border, alpine rock garden or container.

Flowers: Spring-summer

Hardiness: Fully Hardy

Height: 15cm

Spread: 20cm

Further information:

In the autumn cut this plant down to the ground. In spring it will produce lots of fresh young growth followed by plenty of flower buds.

Common Name: Blue angel columbine

Life Cycle: perennial

Family: Ranunculaceae

Foliage: 3 lobed / lacerate

Basic Colour: ( Blue )

Flower Colour: Blue / White

Natural Flowering: May – June

Winter Hardiness: Fully Hardy

Height with Flowers: 25cm

Soil Requirements:  average / moist / dry / well-drained

Soil ph: acidic / alkaline / neutral

Location:  container / cottage garden / border / rock garden

Usage: ornamental / bee food plant / semi shade

Pruning: Cut back in autumn

Tolerates: drought tolerant / salt tolerant / deer resistance / rabbit resistance / shallow soil

Origin: Asia