Swan Pink and Yellow Columbine
Aquilegia 'Swan Pink and Yellow'
Plant Height: 18 inches
Flower Height: 24 inches
Spread: 18 inches
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Hardiness Zone: 2b
Other Names: Wild Columbine, Granny's Bonnet
Group/Class: Swan Series
Brand: PanAmerican Seed
Description:
A stunning colour breakthrough in the large-flowered Swan series, this variety has soft outer coral petals with creamy tips blending harmoniously with pastel yellow inner petals; very showy and great for cutting
Ornamental Features
Swan Pink and Yellow Columbine features bold nodding coral-pink bell-shaped flowers with yellow overtones, yellow eyes and creamy white tips at the ends of the stems from mid spring to early summer. The flowers are excellent for cutting. Its grassy compound leaves remain bluish-green in color throughout the season.
Landscape Attributes
Swan Pink and Yellow Columbine is an herbaceous perennial with an upright spreading habit of growth. Its relatively fine texture sets it apart from other garden plants with less refined foliage.
This is a relatively low maintenance plant, and should be cut back in late fall in preparation for winter. Deer don't particularly care for this plant and will usually leave it alone in favor of tastier treats. Gardeners should be aware of the following characteristic(s) that may warrant special consideration;
Swan Pink and Yellow Columbine is recommended for the following landscape applications;
Planting & Growing
Swan Pink and Yellow Columbine will grow to be about 18 inches tall at maturity extending to 24 inches tall with the flowers, with a spread of 18 inches. Its foliage tends to remain dense right to the ground, not requiring facer plants in front. It grows at a medium rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 6 years. As an herbaceous perennial, this plant will usually die back to the crown each winter, and will regrow from the base each spring. Be careful not to disturb the crown in late winter when it may not be readily seen!
This plant performs well in both full sun and full shade. It does best in average to evenly moist conditions, but will not tolerate standing water. It is not particular as to soil type or pH. It is somewhat tolerant of urban pollution. This particular variety is an interspecific hybrid.
Swan Pink and Yellow Columbine is a fine choice for the garden, but it is also a good selection for planting in outdoor pots and containers. With its upright habit of growth, it is best suited for use as a 'thriller' in the 'spiller-thriller-filler' container combination; plant it near the center of the pot, surrounded by smaller plants and those that spill over the edges. Note that when growing plants in outdoor containers and baskets, they may require more frequent waterings than they would in the yard or garden.
