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Columbine Collection

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ZONES  5-8 | Good to grow! Zone

• Our Columbine Collection of 4 is just the solution for adding late spring color to shady xeriscapes or rock gardens
• The delicate pointed blooms are one of the best hummingbird plants for shady gardens
• Though they look delicate, Columbines are tough native plants that will naturally spread in the right conditions
• Deer and rabbit-resistant Columbine (Aquilegia) cultivars are easy to care for and provide long-lasting blooms
• Exclusively available at High Country Gardens

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Description

Our Columbine Collection features four favorite native Aquilegia cultivars for pollinator-friendly shade gardens. Columbines are drought tolerant and cold hardy, perfect for adding a low-growing layer of color to the waterwise garden.

Our Columbine Collection Includes 4 plants, covering approximately 4 square feet when planted together:

*Plants are subject to change due to availability. If we make substitutions, we feature plants with similar attributes suitable to the collection design. No planting map included.


Planting & Care

Growing Aquilegia (Columbine)
Aquilegia (Columbine) are native, shade loving perennials that provide ample nectar for hummingbirds. They are resistant to browsing rabbits and deer.

  • These perennials grow best in compost enriched garden loam and dislike clay.
  • Should be mulched in dry climates with most types of common mulch materials.
  • Prefer regular watering to keep the soil moderately moist, but too much water makes them floppy.
  • Plant in part sun (morning sun/afternoon shade) or dappled shade, although at high elevation (above 7,000 ft.) they will do fine in full sun with regular irrigation. Aquilegia chrysantha and A. desertorum are the most sun tolerant.
  • Prepare the soil with good quality compost (not bagged manure, it’s too salty) and Yum Yum Mix.

Shipping

As soon as your order is placed you will receive a confirmation email. You will receive a second email the day your order ships telling you how it has been sent. Some perennials are shipped as potted plants, some as perennial roots packed in peat.  The ‘Plant Information’ section describes how that item will ship. All perennials and fall-planted bulbs are packaged to withstand shipping and are fully-guaranteed. Please open upon receipt and follow the instructions included.

Perennials and fall-planted bulbs are shipped at the proper planting time for your Growing Zone. Perennial and fall-planted bulb orders will arrive separately from seeds. If your order requires more than one shipment and all items are shipping to the same address, there is no additional shipping charge. See our shipping information page for approximate ship dates and more detailed information. If you have any questions, please call Customer Service at (802) 227-7200 or contact us by email or chat.

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Key Features

Advantages

  • Deer Resistant
  • Attracts Hummingbirds
  • Rabbit Resistant
  • Cut Flowers
  • Container Planting
  • Native

Light Requirements

  • Morning Sun & Afternoon Shade
  • Full Shade

Bloom Time

Late spring to early summer

Additional information

Planting Time

  • Spring / Summer

Soil Moisture

  • Average

Water Tolerance

Low-Water

Soil Type

  • Compost Enriched Garden Loam Soil

Mature Height

Heights vary from 12-18" tall

Mature Spread

Collection of 4 plants covers approx. 4 sq. ft. when planted together

Growing Zones

  • Zone 5
  • Zone 6
  • Zone 7
  • Zone 8

Ideal Region

  • Western Only
  • Southwest
  • West
  • Pacific Northwest

Special Groups

  • High Country Gardens Exclusive

Non-GMO

No
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