Description
Columbine Yellow – Aquilegia spp.
Brighten your garden with Yellow Columbine (Aquilegia spp.), a charming flowering perennial known for its delicate, uniquely shaped blooms and attractive foliage. Its cheerful yellow flowers add a splash of colour to garden borders, cottage gardens and containers. Columbines are loved by pollinators and are especially beautiful when planted in informal, natural-style gardens.
Common Name: Yellow Columbine
Botanical Name: Aquilegia spp.
Plant Type: Flowering perennial
Flower Colour: Yellow
Position: Full sun to partial shade
Water Requirements: Moderate
Soil: Fertile, well-drained soil
Uses: Cottage gardens, borders, containers and pollinator-friendly gardens
Wildlife Friendly: Attracts bees and other pollinators
Growing Tips: Plant in well-drained soil and keep the soil evenly moist, particularly during hot, dry weather. In warmer climates, provide afternoon shade to protect the plant from excessive heat. Remove faded flowers to encourage a tidy appearance, or leave some seed heads to allow self-seeding.
