Go Back Columbine Songbird Cardinal

Posted: May 7, 2019 at 3:58 PM
Aquilegia 'Songbird Cardinal'
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    Plant Type: Perennials

    Aquilegia Cardinal is part of the Songbird series, which is a hybrid strain of Columbine featuring large, upward-facing, bi-color flowers with red sepals framing white to light pink petals. Compact, bushy plants typically grow to 28 inches tall with a spread of up to 24 inches. The flowers bloom in spring.

    Aquilegias are widely known for their love of shady areas, but also do well in the sun, in moist, well-drained soil.  Use them for an early season cut flower; long lasting, up to two weeks.   Aquilegia is especially lovely when allowed to naturalize in shady, woodland borders.

    Currently not available for online purchase.

    Growing & Maintenance Tips:

    Easily grown in average, medium moisture, well-drained soil in full sun to part shade. Tolerates a wide range of soils except heavy, poorly drained ones. Prefers rich, moist soils with light to moderate shade. Remove flowering stems after bloom to encourage additional bloom. Keep soils uniformly moist after bloom to prolong attractive foliage appearance. When foliage depreciates, plants may be cut to the ground.

    Flower Color

    Red and White

    Foliage Color

    Green

    Plant Spread

    24 in.

    Good Companions

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    Plant Height

    28 in.

    Scape Height

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    Hardness Zone

    3-9

    Soil Moisture

    Average, medium moister, well-drained soil

    Characteristics & Attributes

    Attributes

    Border plants, Container, Cut flower, Mass plantings, Easy to grow

    Bloom Time

    April to May

    Critter Resistance

    Deer and rabbit resistant

    Exposure

    Full sun to partial or full shade

    Growth Rate

    Medium

    Seasonal Interests

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