You're growing in this Zip Code:
Change LocationDiscover Plants for Your Area
Origami Blue & White Columbine
Aquilegia x hybrida 'Origami Blue & White'
Pronunciation: a-kwi-LEE-jee-a
SKU #03733
LIGHT:
Full sun, Partial sun
WATER:
Water when top 3 inches of soil is dry.
SIZE:
Reaches 16 to 18 in. tall and wide.
Retailers Near You
No Retailers found within 100 miles of your zipcode
Ready to Grow?
Ship Monrovia plants directly to your door. Browse a curated selection available online.
Shop Now >
| Description | Extra large blue flowers with white centers are held upright on compact plants. Cheery color for informal woodland gardens and formal mixed borders and containers. An easy-to-grow plant that will draw hummingbirds and butterflies to the garden. Herbaceous perennial. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Late spring to early summer |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Special Features | Easy Care, Attracts Pollinators, Compact Form |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Flowers for Cutting, Showy Flowers |
| Landscape Use | Border |
| Flower Color | Blue |
| Foliage Color | Blue-green |
| Companion Plants | Coral Bells (Heuchera); Anemone (Anemone); Hosta (Hosta); Lungwort (Pulmonaria); Bleeding Heart (Dicentra) |
| Care Instructions | Thrives in enriched garden soils, with morning sun and afternoon shade; more shade at lower elevations. Water deeply, regularly during first growing season to develop an extensive root system. Prune spent flower stalks to prolong flowering. Apply a slow-release fertilizer in spring. Cut back old foliage at end of season. |
Details
| Description | Extra large blue flowers with white centers are held upright on compact plants. Cheery color for informal woodland gardens and formal mixed borders and containers. An easy-to-grow plant that will draw hummingbirds and butterflies to the garden. Herbaceous perennial. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Late spring to early summer |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Special Features | Easy Care, Attracts Pollinators, Compact Form |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Flowers for Cutting, Showy Flowers |
Style
| Landscape Use | Border |
|---|---|
| Flower Color | Blue |
| Foliage Color | Blue-green |
| Companion Plants | Coral Bells (Heuchera); Anemone (Anemone); Hosta (Hosta); Lungwort (Pulmonaria); Bleeding Heart (Dicentra) |
Care
| Care Instructions | Thrives in enriched garden soils, with morning sun and afternoon shade; more shade at lower elevations. Water deeply, regularly during first growing season to develop an extensive root system. Prune spent flower stalks to prolong flowering. Apply a slow-release fertilizer in spring. Cut back old foliage at end of season. |
|---|
Frequently asked questions
Does Origami Blue & White Columbine produce flowers?
Late spring to early summer
Is Origami Blue & White Columbine evergreen or deciduous?
Origami Blue & White Columbine is Herbaceous.
What are the special features of Origami Blue & White Columbine?
Origami Blue & White Columbine is Easy Care, Attracts Pollinators, Compact Form.
Is Origami Blue & White Columbine resistant to pests or animals?
Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant
How fast does Origami Blue & White Columbine grow?
Origami Blue & White Columbine has a Moderate growth rate.
Where can I use Origami Blue & White Columbine in my landscape?
Origami Blue & White Columbine is suitable for: Border.
What color are Origami Blue & White Columbine flowers?
Origami Blue & White Columbine produces Blue flowers.
What color is the foliage of Origami Blue & White Columbine?
Origami Blue & White Columbine has Blue-green foliage.
What plants grow well with Origami Blue & White Columbine?
Good companion plants for Origami Blue & White Columbine include: Coral Bells (Heuchera); Anemone (Anemone); Hosta (Hosta); Lungwort (Pulmonaria); Bleeding Heart (Dicentra).
How do I care for Origami Blue & White Columbine?
Thrives in enriched garden soils, with morning sun and afternoon shade; more shade at lower elevations. Water deeply, regularly during first growing season to develop an extensive root system. Prune spent flower stalks to prolong flowering. Apply a slow-release fertilizer in spring. Cut back old foliage at end of season.
Retailers Near You
No Retailers found within 100 miles of your zipcode
About Us
We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.
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.