'Biedermeier Mix' Columbine (Aquilegia)
Perennial
- A colorful mix of old-fashioned favorites!
- Spring blooming flowers attract butterflies and hummingbirds.
- Resistant to deer and rabbit damage.
- Easy to grow and low maintenance.
- Zones 3-8, sun/part sun, 18″ tall x 18″ wide at maturity.
ZONE
EXPOSURE
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Description
Details
Common name: Columbine, Biedermeier columbine
Zone: 3 - 8
Sun exposure: Sun (> 6 hours sun) to part-sun (4-6 hours sun)
Height x width: 12-18" X 12-18"
Flower color: Assorted
Foliage color: Green
Season of interest: Spring-summer
Bloom time:Spring, Summer
Features: Rain garden, rabbit resistant, low flammability, heat tolerant, deer resistant, cold tolerant, best for beginners
Uses: Accent, Alpine, Container gardening, Border, Cottage gardening, Ground cover, Massing, Naturalizing, Small spaces, Underplanting, Waterside, Wildflower
How to Grow
Light: Sun (> 6 hours sun) to part-sun (4-6 hours sun)
Water: Average to Moist
Space: 12-16 inches
Fertilizing: Seldom needs fertilizing if the soil is not lacking nutrients.
Winterizing: No special care is needed.
Maintenance: Remove spent flower stems to encourage new blooms.
Plant spacing is based on the ultimate width of the plants. This figure is normally given as a range; for example, 3-5’. If you live in a cold climate and/or want plants to fill in more quickly, plan to space at the shorter end of the range. If you live in a warm climate, are on a limited budget, or are willing to wait longer for plants to touch, use the higher end of the range. Using the larger number is recommended when calculating distance from a building or structure. There’s really no such thing as "maximum spacing": if you don’t want your plants to touch, you can space them as far apart as you’d like. All plant spacing is calculated on center, or in other words, the centers of the plants are spaced one half of their eventual width apart:
Unless you are planting in a straight line, as you might for hedges or edging, space your plants in a staggered or zig-zag pattern for a more interesting and naturalistic look:
Not sure just how many plants will fit in your garden? Our calculator gives you the exact amount of plants required for your space. Simply update the values and the calculator will re-calculate accordingly. Spacing information can be found in the 'How to Grow' tab on each plant's page.
I received 3 of 4”Jack of diamonds and 2 of 4 Queen of Hearts Columbines…. Might you have missed the complete order or are they to be sent soon?
Hello! Thank you for your feedback. For question about your order, please contact our friendly customer service team. Please send an email to [email protected], making sure to put your order number and name in the subject line or call us at 877-447-4769 so that we may provide the best assistance possible.
This thing absolutely took off this spring- and I couldn’t be happier about how it looks with my other Great Garden Plants.
I bought these and planted them...they gave me a couple blooms then turned black on me. But every year they come back like weeds and don't bloom but make pull a bunch greenery out the area - hoping to plant something new that might smother them once and for all.
Hi Sarah, thank you for sharing your experience, and we hope your new plants bring the blooms you're looking for. Our friendly team of horticulture experts would love to provide some assistance. Please contact [email protected] with your order number and photos of the plants so we can take a closer look!
Plants are in the ground and looking healthy!
The packaging is terrible. Package on their sides and most of the soil came out into a bag with a metal clip which is nearly impossible to remove without losing any remaining soil. Many of tje stems were bent and are expected to die.
Healthy and luscious plants!
Plants arrived wilted and yellowed. After a week in the soil, trimming stems that are beyond help and watering, they are slowly coming back yo life. Not awesome for the price.
We're sorry you're having trouble with your plants. Our team of horticulture experts would love to take a closer look! Please contact us with your order number and photos of the plants so we can better assist you. All orders are covered by our 60-day guarantee. We look forward to helping!
plant arrived healthy and still moist. planted in the next day and I haven't killed it yet, lol, has signs of new growth, keeping a daily eye on it, Tx summer is coming, fingers crossed
Great company. One of my top two places to buy from on line.
Thank you for the beautiful plants that were healthy and are doing well.
Plant arrived in great condition and is looking full and healthy. Am very pleased with all the plants I have ordered!
beautiful flower
Plants arrived healthy and continue to thrive.
Plant arrived in excellent shape and is thriving in its new “home”. I couldn’t be happier!
This was my second order of plants after having such a success on my first order. The columbines had to wait in line to be planted so they lived on my carport for more than a week (watering them as needed) before I had my irrigation system extended to back of pond.
I put them in around our skimmer for our pond and they are thriving. They are going to be the perfect addition back there.
Did not do anything!!
Hello! Thank you for leaving feedback. When transplanting young plants from a nursery pot to a garden, the plant allocates more energy to root development instead of shoot development (above ground). It's important for them to develop a robust root system so they can absorb the nutrients and water in the soil around them. Then after their root system is more developed, they'll invest in their shoots and flower development. They generally spend their first year growing roots in their new home, in the second year, they have more energy to put into growth; and in the third year, they grow and flower vigorously. This applies to plants in the garden center and plants you purchase online. We hope this helps. Happy Gardening!
The plant arrived in a good shape, no buds or flowers were there, planted in the ground after 4 days, they ate doing good, waiting to see some buds and blooms.
Overall a good purchase.
Hi there! if you find that your plants just aren't taking to their new environment, don't hesitate to reach out to our customer service team! Email them at [email protected], making sure to put your order number and name in the subject line. Rest assured, we have a 60-day guarantee on all our plants. If you received your plants within that timeframe, we will apply your warranty once we receive the pictures. https://bit.ly/ggp-guarantee
The plants arrived dried out but I planted them anyway to see if they might come back, but they were to far gone.
We apologize you received your plants not up to our standards. As we try our best to provide exceptional service, some factors like shipping and handling are outside of our control, and issues like this can sometimes happen. Please email pictures of the plant to [email protected], making sure to put your order number and name in the subject line so that we may provide the best assistance possible. Rest assured, we do have a 60-day guarantee on all of our plants. If you received your plants within that timeframe, we will be happy to apply your warranty once we receive the pictures. Happy Gardening!
Plant is struggling, so is the azalea. Arrived about dead! Not great
Hello! We apologize you received your plants not up to our standards. As we try our best to provide exceptional service, some factors like shipping and handling are outside of our control, and issues like this can sometimes happen. Please email pictures of the plant to [email protected], making sure to put your order number and name in the subject line so that we may provide the best assistance possible. Rest assured, we do have a 60-day guarantee on all of our plants. If you received your plants within that timeframe, we will be happy to apply your warranty once we receive the pictures. Happy Gardening!
The Columbine is hanging in there. I started my planting late, and this flower is a trooper. 🥳
I neglected to read the directions and planted it as soon as it arrived. It seems to be thriving.
These plants are doing great so far. They came nicely potted & very healthy. Looking forward to the blossoms next summer.
very pretty. I wish I had gotten more. At first it looked as if it was going to die. But finally with a little care it came alive again. I love the color.
I’m in zone 5. When is it best to plant these?
You can plant any time as long as it's at least 6 weeks before the first hard frost of fall in your area.
What do I get? Just 1 little plant? More than 1? How big are they? Do they look anything like your photos? A root, a bulb, a seedling?
Hello! Thank you for your questions. There is one plant per pot and they come as young plants, not seeds or bare roots. As for the size of the plant, our plants are sold in sizes ranging from 3" for certain hardy succulents to true one-gallons for Proven Winners ColorChoice Shrubs. The complete guide to our plant sizes can be found here: https://www.greatgardenplants.com/pages/sizes
How many plants are in the quart container? What colors? The picture shows 5 colors, but no details. Thank you!
Thank you for contacting us! One quart is one plant which will grow 18" tall and 18" wide at maturity. For the mix, you are shipped this plant in any of the 5 colors. If you purchase 5 we can't guarantee you will get one of each color, you could get all the same colors or a mix of any of the 5 colors.
Ok to plant Columbine now? I had two beautiful plants from a nursery. After blooming they completely disappeared noticed rabbit in the flower garden. Plan on using Irish Spring soap slivers around plant next time.
The best time to plant is in late spring or early to mid-fall. Now is a great time to plant perennials and shrubs, especially in warmer zones! To learn more about fall planting, you can read our guide here: https://blog.greatgardenplants.com/our-guide-for-fall-planting/
How long does this plant bloom?
From mid spring to when?
It really depends on the weather - in hotter springs, the bloom will be shorter, in cooler ones with adequate moisture, it will be longer-lasting. On average, most perennials bloom 2-3 weeks under good conditions.