Product Description
Aquilegia caerulea KIRIGAMI™ Mix (30)ct Flat
KIRIGAMI™ Series
Common Name: Columbine
A big hit during the 2018 California Spring Trials. We have tested this series and can confirm that they are first year flowering, upright stems, and upward-facing flowers as the breeder claims. From Syngenta Flowers.
The KIRIGAMI™ Mix includes blue, red, pink, yellow, and white shades.
Aquilegia is especially lovely when allowed to naturalize in shady, woodland borders. They also have excellent potential as cut flowers, lasting up to 2 weeks in a vase.
Columbine is easy to grow in loose, average to rich, well-drained soil. Heavy or soggy soils will hasten their demise. They can be grown in full sun or partial shade, though light shade will prolong the flowering time. In the fall, cut plants back to their basal foliage.
In the spring, remove only the dead leaves. Columbine is sometimes affected by leaf miners. If this happens, cut the foliage all the way back to the ground and discard it. Healthy, new growth will emerge quickly. Propagate by sowing named seed rather than by division; mature plants do not like to be disturbed.
Height: 22.0-24.0 Inches
Spread: 16.0-20.0 Inches
Hardiness Zones: 4,5,6,7,8,9
Flower Color: Multicolored Shades
Foliage Color: Green shades
Full Sun to Part Shade
Average to Consistent Water Needs
Average to Fertile Soil Quality
Bloomtime: Late Spring to Early Summer
Attracts Butterflies and Hummingbirds
Bee Friendly
Rabbit Resistant
Growth Rate: Medium
Border Plant, Cut Flower, Easy To Grow, Mass Planting, Salt Tolerant
Aquilegia 'Kirigami Mix' is a delightful assortment of columbines that will bring a burst of vibrant color and unique charm to your garden. This mix features a variety of Aquilegia 'Kirigami' varieties, each boasting its own captivating color combination and delicate appearance. With its diverse range of blooms and graceful form, it is sure to captivate the attention of both gardeners and pollinators alike.
Here is what makes the 'Kirigami Mix' so special:
- Diverse blooms: The 'Kirigami Mix' offers a delightful surprise with its assortment of colors. You can expect a mix of blooms in shades of blue and white, red and white, pink and white, rose and white, and even solid yellow and white. This variety ensures a vibrant and ever-changing display of color in your garden.
- Unique form: Like other 'Kirigami' varieties, this mix features large, upward-facing flowers with elegantly shaped petals and long, graceful spurs that extend from the back of the flower. This unique form, combined with the diverse colors, creates a truly eye-catching spectacle.
- Prolific flowering: You can expect a generous bloom period from late spring to early summer, with flowers appearing on tall, sturdy stems that rise above the foliage. This abundance of blooms ensures a vibrant and long-lasting show of color in your garden.
- Attractive foliage: Even when not in bloom, the 'Kirigami Mix' offers visual interest with its delicate, fern-like foliage. The blue-green leaves form a neat and compact mound, providing a lovely backdrop for the flowers.
- Easy care: Like most columbines, the 'Kirigami Mix' is relatively low-maintenance and easy to grow. It prefers well-drained soil and thrives in full sun to part shade, making it adaptable to a variety of garden settings.
- Pollinator-friendly: The unique shape of the columbine flower is particularly attractive to hummingbirds, which are drawn to the nectar-rich blooms. Bees and butterflies will also visit the flowers, making it a valuable addition to any pollinator-friendly garden.
Here are some key points to remember when growing Aquilegia 'Kirigami Mix':
- Sunlight: Prefers full sun to part shade (at least 6 hours of sunlight for best flowering).
- Soil: Thrives in well-drained soil. Amend heavy clay or poorly draining soils with compost or other organic matter.
- Watering: Water regularly, especially during dry spells. However, avoid overwatering, as this can lead to root rot.
- Maintenance: Deadhead spent flowers to encourage continuous blooming. In late fall, cut back the foliage to ground level.
Where to use Aquilegia 'Kirigami Mix':
- Borders: Plant along the front or middle of borders to add a splash of color and vertical interest.
- Cottage gardens: Its charming and informal appearance makes it a perfect fit for cottage-style gardens.
- Woodland gardens: It can tolerate some shade, making it suitable for woodland gardens or areas with dappled sunlight.
- Containers: It can also be grown in containers, allowing you to enjoy its beauty on patios or balconies.
With its diverse blooms, attractive foliage, and easy-care nature, the Aquilegia 'Kirigami Mix' is a wonderful addition to any garden. Whether you are a seasoned gardener or just starting out, this captivating columbine mix is sure to bring joy and beauty to your outdoor space.
Thirty (30) plants per flat (or tray). Approximate Plug Measurements: 3 inches deep x 2 inches wide.
Other Details
The most important part of the plant is its root system. Healthy roots are the foundation of a healthy, vibrant plant. The type of plug container used is based on the specific needs of the plants. Perennials offered as bare root traditionally perform better when planted as bare root.Planted in a specialized mix, potted plants have well established root systems. Top growth stage will vary depending on the current life cycle and time of year when shipped. In Winter and early Spring dormant plants may be shipped. Dormant plants may be planted right away, even before the last frost date.
Most bare root varieties are field grown for at least one season, though Hemerocallis and Hosta are grown for two seasons. The bulk of the soil is removed during the harvesting process and the tops of most varieties are trimmed back to the crown. They are graded, packed in shredded aspen or sphagnum moss and stored in freezers until ready to be shipped.
See our Container Sizes and Bare Root Perennials pages for more information.
Plant information and care is provided in the Overview section, Plant Genus Page and general information is provided in the Planting Care & Guides. Additional questions can be asked on each Plant page.
Plant Spacing: Using the maximum mature spread or width of a plant to guide spacing, ensures space to grow to full size. To fill an area sooner, plant them closer together. Just remember, future thinning or transplanting may be needed.
Water: Keep a close eye on newly planted perennials, especially throughout the first growing year. Most early plant loss is due to too much or too little water!
