Origami Yellow Columbine
Aquilegia x hybrida 'Origami Yellow'
SKU
04593
Extra-large yellow flowers are held upright on compact plants. Cheery color for informal woodland gardens and formal mixed borders and containers. Tolerates a wide range of soil as long as it is well drained. An herbaceous perennial.
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Full sun, Partial sun
Water regularly, when top 3 inches of soil is dry.
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| Botanical Pronunciation | a-kwi-LEE-jee-a |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Clump forming; reaches 16 to 18 in. tall and wide. |
| Bloom Time | Late Spring to Early Summer |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Flower Attribute | Flowers for Cutting, Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Yellow |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Garden Style | Cottage, Rustic |
| Growth Habit | Compact |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Woodland Garden, Cutting Garden, Wildlife Garden |
| Light Needs | Full sun, Partial sun |
| Soil Needs | Flower & Rose Food |
| Special Feature | Easy Care, Extreme Cold Hardiness, Naturalizes Well, Tolerates Poor Soils, Compact Form |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Water regularly, when top 3 inches of soil is dry. |
| Companion Plants | Hosta (Hosta); Astilbe (Astilbe); Cranesbill (Geranium); Bleeding Heart (Dicentra); Coral Bells (Heuchera) |
Thrives in enriched, well-drained 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. Remove spent blooms to prolong flowering. Apply a slow-release fertilizer in spring. Prune away old foliage in late fall.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 3-8
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