PROFILE of aquilegia vulgaris
Botanical Names: Aquilegia vulgaris
German names : Common columbine, common columbine, wood columbine or eagle flower
Family: buttercups
Flowering time: April to June
Foliage: Green
Growth habit: Perennial
Origin: Central and Southern Europe, Northwest Africa
Habitat: Sunny to semi-shady
Use of the common columbine in the design
The aquilegia vulgaris grows up to 70 cm high and captivates with the striking color and the special growth form of the flower. They fit especially well in naturalistic gardens, in which there are many different flowers and colors. The unique plant magically attracts insects, making it very valuable for smaller inhabitants in the garden.
The native wild plant feels comfortable in humus-rich soil, but does not tolerate waterlogging. Choose a sunny to semi-shady location for the beautiful perennial. If the location is chosen carefully and the common columbine is cared for, the rather short-lived plant will propagate by self-seeding.
The bells are unfilled, so insects can easily reach the nectar and pollen. Therefore, the native plant is very valuable for bees.
Design ideas for columbine
The flowers on the long stems are especially good in lush plantings. They grow rather high and set with color accents. Thus, they grow above the planting, forming different heights. Between the less tall growing plants shoot up. Due to the fine stems, it casts little shade and is well suited for mixed planting.
Different varieties in a wide range of colors
The columbine can be found in a wide variety of colors. Even more visually striking flowers like the gold columbine (Aquilegia chrysantha) are wonderful to look at. Browse through the picture gallery and let yourself be inspired.
In this reference, we have also embedded the columbine in the design.
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