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Origami Yellow Columbine
Aquilegia x hybrida 'Origami Yellow'
Pronunciation: a-kwi-LEE-jee-a
SKU #04593
LIGHT:
Full sun, Partial sun
WATER:
Water when top 3 inches of soil is dry.
SIZE:
Clump forming; reaches 16 to 18 in. tall and wide.
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| Description | 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. |
|---|---|
| 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, Container |
| Flower Color | Yellow |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Hosta (Hosta); Astilbe (Astilbe); Cranesbill (Geranium); Bleeding Heart (Dicentra); Coral Bells (Heuchera) |
| Care Instructions | 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. |
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| Description | 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. |
|---|---|
| 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, Container |
|---|---|
| Flower Color | Yellow |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Hosta (Hosta); Astilbe (Astilbe); Cranesbill (Geranium); Bleeding Heart (Dicentra); Coral Bells (Heuchera) |
Care
| Care Instructions | 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. |
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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.
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.