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Cameo Blue & White Columbine
Aquilegia flabellata 'Cameo Blue & White'
Pronunciation: a-kwi-LEE-jee-a fla-bel-AH-tuh
SKU #00272
LIGHT:
Filtered sun, Full sun, Partial shade, Partial sun
WATER:
Water when top 3 inches of soil is dry.
SIZE:
Moderate grower, reaches 6 to 8 in. tall, 12 in. wide.
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| Description | A favorite for late spring color...delicately nodding, long lasting, two-tone blooms of blue and white stand upright on compact clumps of gray-green foliage. An easy-to-grow plant for mixed borders, containers and mass planting. Attracts hummingbirds and butterflies. Herbaceous perennial. |
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| Bloom Time | Early spring |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Special Features | Attracts Hummingbirds, Attracts Pollinators, Compact Form, Benefits Birds |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Flowers for Cutting, Showy Flowers |
| Design Ideas | Columbines are wonderfully versatile and fit into virtually any kind of garden. Their origins in the western woodlands make them perfect for semishaded conditions beneath native tree canopies as well as under shade and street trees. Adaptation to wild garden settings and compatibility of the hybrids with natives adapts well to informal naturalistic settings. Bright new colors are equally at home in cottage and country gardens. For small spaces and minimal yards these flowers offer a lot, both their delicate flowers and foliage along with the remarkably wiry stems, all best appreciated at close range. |
| Flower Color | Blue |
| Foliage Color | Gray-green |
| Companion Plants | Coral Bells (Heuchera); Anemone (Anemone); Hosta (Hosta); Lungwort (Pulmonaria); Bleeding Heart (Dicentra) |
| Care Instructions | Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep extensive root system. Best kept with evenly moist soil, but not soggy. Cut back hard and feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. Trim off dead flowers to encourage re-bloom. |
| History | This large genus of perennials is native to the North Temperate zones including a large percentage from North America. Modern hybrids are traced back to two species: A. caerrulea, a native of the Rocky Mountains and A. chrysantha native further south and ranging into Texas. But this species is unique, derived from Japan where it is known as the Japanese fan columbine. |
| Lore | Columbine has always been associated with doves, known as columba in Latin, and so became a symbol of the Holy Spirit in Medieval Europe. |
Details
| Description | A favorite for late spring color...delicately nodding, long lasting, two-tone blooms of blue and white stand upright on compact clumps of gray-green foliage. An easy-to-grow plant for mixed borders, containers and mass planting. Attracts hummingbirds and butterflies. Herbaceous perennial. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Early spring |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Special Features | Attracts Hummingbirds, Attracts Pollinators, Compact Form, Benefits Birds |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Flowers for Cutting, Showy Flowers |
Style
| Design Ideas | Columbines are wonderfully versatile and fit into virtually any kind of garden. Their origins in the western woodlands make them perfect for semishaded conditions beneath native tree canopies as well as under shade and street trees. Adaptation to wild garden settings and compatibility of the hybrids with natives adapts well to informal naturalistic settings. Bright new colors are equally at home in cottage and country gardens. For small spaces and minimal yards these flowers offer a lot, both their delicate flowers and foliage along with the remarkably wiry stems, all best appreciated at close range. |
|---|---|
| Flower Color | Blue |
| Foliage Color | Gray-green |
| Companion Plants | Coral Bells (Heuchera); Anemone (Anemone); Hosta (Hosta); Lungwort (Pulmonaria); Bleeding Heart (Dicentra) |
Care
| Care Instructions | Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep extensive root system. Best kept with evenly moist soil, but not soggy. Cut back hard and feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. Trim off dead flowers to encourage re-bloom. |
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History
| History | This large genus of perennials is native to the North Temperate zones including a large percentage from North America. Modern hybrids are traced back to two species: A. caerrulea, a native of the Rocky Mountains and A. chrysantha native further south and ranging into Texas. But this species is unique, derived from Japan where it is known as the Japanese fan columbine. |
|---|---|
| Lore | Columbine has always been associated with doves, known as columba in Latin, and so became a symbol of the Holy Spirit in Medieval Europe. |
Frequently asked questions
Does Cameo Blue & White Columbine produce flowers?
Early spring
Is Cameo Blue & White Columbine evergreen or deciduous?
Cameo Blue & White Columbine is Herbaceous.
What are the special features of Cameo Blue & White Columbine?
Cameo Blue & White Columbine is Attracts Hummingbirds, Attracts Pollinators, Compact Form, Benefits Birds.
Is Cameo Blue & White Columbine resistant to pests or animals?
Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant
How fast does Cameo Blue & White Columbine grow?
Cameo Blue & White Columbine has a Moderate growth rate.
How can I use Cameo Blue & White Columbine in my garden design?
Columbines are wonderfully versatile and fit into virtually any kind of garden. Their origins in the western woodlands make them perfect for semishaded conditions beneath native tree canopies as well as under shade and street trees. Adaptation to wild garden settings and compatibility of the hybrids with natives adapts well to informal naturalistic settings. Bright new colors are equally at home in cottage and country gardens. For small spaces and minimal yards these flowers offer a lot, both their delicate flowers and foliage along with the remarkably wiry stems, all best appreciated at close range.
What color are Cameo Blue & White Columbine flowers?
Cameo Blue & White Columbine produces Blue flowers.
What color is the foliage of Cameo Blue & White Columbine?
Cameo Blue & White Columbine has Gray-green foliage.
What plants grow well with Cameo Blue & White Columbine?
Good companion plants for Cameo Blue & White Columbine include: Coral Bells (Heuchera); Anemone (Anemone); Hosta (Hosta); Lungwort (Pulmonaria); Bleeding Heart (Dicentra).
How do I care for Cameo Blue & White Columbine?
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep extensive root system. Best kept with evenly moist soil, but not soggy. Cut back hard and feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. Trim off dead flowers to encourage re-bloom.
What is the history of Cameo Blue & White Columbine?
This large genus of perennials is native to the North Temperate zones including a large percentage from North America. Modern hybrids are traced back to two species: A. caerrulea, a native of the Rocky Mountains and A. chrysantha native further south and ranging into Texas. But this species is unique, derived from Japan where it is known as the Japanese fan columbine.
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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.