Aquilegia flabellata ‘Blackcurrant Ice’
Plant number: 1.050.270
Columbines have been grown in gardens for centuries, and are among the most popular of perennials. This dwarf strain forms a low mound of ferny blue-green foliage, bearing bicolor flowers with deep plum-purple petals and a soft-yellow trumpet centre. Perfect for the rock garden, for the front edge of a border or in mixed containers and alpine troughs. Self-sown seedlings may appear in other colours. Leaf miners or sawfly may disfigure the leaves around flowering time. Simply trim off the ugly foliage and the plants will grow fresh leaves.
Further details for
Aquilegia flabellata ‘Blackcurrant Ice’
Optimal Growing Conditions
Sun Exposure Full Sun or Partial Shade
Soil Type Normal or Sandy or Clay
Soil pH Neutral or Alkaline or Acid
Soil Moisture Average or Moist
Care Level Easy
Appearance and Characteristics
Flower Colour Creamy Yellow Purple
Blooming Time Early Summer Late Spring
Foliage Color Blue
Plant Uses & Characteristics Accent: Good Texture/Form Alpine & Rock Attracts Butterflies Attracts Hummingbirds Border Containers Cut Flower Deer Resistant Drought Tolerant Edging Rabbit Resistant Massed Poisonous/Toxic Woodland
Flower Head Size Medium
Height 15-20 cm 6-8 inches
Spread 15-20 cm 6-8 inches
Foot Traffic None
Growth Rate Medium
Disclaimer: This information is presented for reference only. This plant is not currently part of our Heritage Perennials lineup.
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