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Aquilegia ‘Spitfire’
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Aquilegia ‘Spitfire’
Plant number: 1.050.630
Columbines have been grown in gardens for centuries, and are among the most popular perennials. Hummingbirds often drop in to sip nectar from the flowers. This selection is a petite hybrid that produces small, orange-red flowers with bright yellow centres and short spurs. They flower May to June in Zone 5 but could be earlier in southern zones. This is an excellent variety for spring containers, at the front of the border or allowed to naturalize in a shady woodland setting. They make an excellent cut flower lasting up to 2 weeks in a vase.
Further details for
Aquilegia ‘Spitfire’
Optimal Growing
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Appearance and
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Sun Exposure
Partial Shade
Soil Type
Normal or
Sandy or
Clay
Soil pH
Neutral or
Alkaline or
Acid
Soil Moisture
Average or
Dry
Care Level
Easy
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Flower Colour
Orange
Red
Yellow
Blooming Time
Early Spring
Mid Spring
Foliage Color
Deep Green
Plant Uses & Characteristics
Alpine & Rock
Attracts Hummingbirds
Containers
Cut Flower
Deer Resistant
Edging
Rabbit Resistant
Poisonous/Toxic
Woodland
Flower Head Size
Small
Height
0-40 cm
0-16 inches
Spread
0-30 cm
0-12 inches
Foot Traffic
None
Growth Rate
Medium
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