Aquilegia vulgaris 'Woodside Strain' (Woodside Strain Columbine)


Botanical Information

FamilyRanunculaceae
GenusAquilegia
Speciesvulgaris
Cultivar'Woodside Strain'
CategoryPerennials

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone3 - 9
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone3
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH7
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Height50 cm
Spread30 - 45 cm
GrowthMedium

Description and Growing Information

ShapeUpright and spreading.
LandscapePond edges, border, specimen, mass and container planting.
PropagationDivision.
CultivationFull sun and partial-shade. Well-drained and moist soil with a pH of acidic, alkaline and neutral. Prefers normal, clay and sand soil types.
PestsLeaf miners and sawfly maybe a problem. Rabbit and deer resistant.
Notable SpecimensThe A.M. Cuddy Gardens, Strathroy, Ontario, Canada.
HabitatHorticultural origin.
Leaf DescriptionBranching stems. The leaves are 3-lobed and variegated.
Flower DescriptionPendant, spurred, bell-shaped flowers that are borne of stems.
Colour DescriptionPurple, blue and sometimes white flowers. Foliage is a marbled green and light green colour.

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