Aquilegia flabellata Ministar

Japanese Fan Columbine

USDA Zone: 2-9

Plant number: 1.050.120

(=‘Blue Angel’) Columbines have been grown in gardens for centuries, and are among the most popular of perennials. Hummingbirds will often drop in to sip nectar from the flowers. This dwarf selection features bright blue and white flowers over a compact mound of waxy grey-green foliage. Perfect for the rock garden, edging or in containers and troughs. Since Columbines are relatively short lived, allow some of the plants to go to seed and self sow: the resulting plants may prove to be hybrids and differ from the parents. Leaf miners or sawfly may disfigure the leaves around flowering time. Simply trim off the ugly foliage and the plants will grow fresh leaves. This excellent strain has been offered for many years as Aquilegia flabellata ‘Blue Angel'.

Further details for
Aquilegia flabellata Ministar

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
Deep Blue
White

Blooming Time
Early Summer
Late Spring

Foliage Color
Grey Green

Plant Uses & Characteristics
  Accent: Good Texture/Form
  Alpine & Rock
  Attracts Hummingbirds
  Border
  Containers
  Deer Resistant
  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