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Family
Ranunculaceae
Botanical Name
Aquilegia 'Spring Magic Rose and White'( SPRING MAGIC SERIES)
Plant Common Name
Columbine, Spring Magic Rose and White Columbine
General Description
The large, long-spurred flowers of Aquilegia ‘Spring Magic Rose and White’ feature bright, rosy-red sepals contrasted with inner petals of crisp white, and lit with bundles of bright, golden-yellow stamens. The striking blooms decorate the garden in mid- to late spring, and are held on fine, branching stems atop compact mounds of lacy, blue-green foliage.
Performing best in dappled sun to partial shade, Aquilegia ‘Spring Magic Rose and White’ appreciates evenly moist, nutrient-rich soil and good drainage. It will readily cross-pollinate with other columbine and self-sow if allowed to go to seed, which is considered an advantage by some gardeners. However, spent flowers should be removed promptly if new plants are not desired. An ideal choice for woodland plantings and mixed borders, its colorful blooms also make excellent cut flowers.
Aquilegia is a genus of about 70 species that exist across northern temperate zones worldwide. Commonly known as columbine, they are beloved for their fanciful, lantern-like flowers, which usually bloom in spring or summer atop slender stems of varying lengths. These hardy perennials typically form clumps of delicate, pale to deep green, lobed leaves which emerge from small, slender, woody rhizomes (underground lateral stems). Columbine species vary widely in size and habit, and may occur in open woodlands, meadows, or alpine areas. Their colorful blooms are attractive to bees, hummingbirds, and many species of butterflies and moths.
Characteristics
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AHS Heat Zone
9 - 1
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Plant Type
Perennial
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Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial Shade
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Height
12"-16" / 30.5cm - 40.6cm
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Width
12"-16" / 30.5cm - 40.6cm
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Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
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Native To
Hybrid Origin
Ornamental Features
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Flower Interest
Showy
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Flower Color
White, Rose
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Foliage Color (Spring)
Green
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Foliage Color (Summer)
Green
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Foliage Color (Fall)
Green, Yellow Green
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Fragrant Flowers
No
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Fragrant Fruit
No
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Fragrant Foliage
No
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Bark or Stem Fragrant
No
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Flower Petal Number
Single
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Repeat Bloomer
No
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Showy Fruit
No
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Edible Fruit
No
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Showy Foliage
No
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Foliage Texture
Fine
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Foliage Sheen
Matte
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Evergreen
No
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Showy Bark
No
Special Characteristics
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Usage
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
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Sharp or Has Thorns
No
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Invasive
No
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Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
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Self-Sowing
Yes
