Description
Aquilegia vulgaris | Common Columbine ‘Double Pink’
‘Double Pink’ Common Columbine, also known as Granny’s Bonnet, European Crowfoot, and Grannys Nightcap, is an all time favorite perennial garden flower that’s hardy, herbaceous, and very easy to grow from seed. They tolerate a large range of soil and sun types, but do best with some shade. Will do well in full sun, but will flower better with some shade. (Some columbines go dormant in the summer and will grow foliage again in the fall.) The leaves which are the main attraction the first year are fern-like, repel water, and resemble that of Meadow Rue and Clover. The plants will typically bloom during the second year of growth from late spring to early summer. Columbine flower petals are spurred, which is a major characteristic that sets them apart from most other flowers. They will grow in a wide range of soils, including gravel, and are drought tolerant and tough as nails. Columbines are cool-season perennials and are not too fond of hot and humid summers.
‘Double Pink’ Columbine is a petticoat-type variety with fully double, spurless, double-pink blooms with whitish tips. Flowers are held high above the foliage and are attractive to hummingbirds, butterflies, and bumblebees.
Deer and rabbit resistant.
Direct sow seed outdoors in autumn or late winter/early spring, or start indoors with heat, humidity, and light. They will germinate in approximately 2 weeks time. They don’t require cold-stratification, but sometimes it can help germination percentages. Reseeds freely.
Type: Perennial
Sun exposure: Part shade to full sun
Mature height: 3 ft
Mature width: 18 inches
Hardiness zones: 3-9
