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Earlybird™ Purple Blue Columbine

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$34.99
This product does not ship to: AZ, CA, ID, MT, NV, OR, UT, WA
  • Full Shade to Partial Shade (0 - 4 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)
  • Mature Height 9 - 11 Inches
  • Mature Spread 9 - 11 Inches
  • Growing Zones 3 - 9

Columbine is a dependable bloomer in the early spring garden. Earlybird™ Purple Blue Columbine is a long time bloomer that continues well into the summer to provide enjoyment for both gardeners and beneficial pollinators. Soft purple spurs ring the beautiful blue petals that offset the yellow stamens in the center of the flower. This columbine is much more compact in height, but has a profusion of bloom stems that are great as cut flowers. Columbine also tolerates coastal and windy conditions.

Earlybird™ Purple Blue Columbine is the right size to be used at the front of a garden bed as edging or in a container as part of a mixed, seasonal planting. Not only do the usual spring blooming bulbs work with Aquilegia, but it fits in with summer bloomers such as Iris, Shasta Daisy and Hosta.

Earlybird™ Purple Blue Columbine Care

Aquilegia likes a well drained, moist soil and will require additional irrigation during dry periods. The soil pH is flexible, anything from slightly acidic (5.0) to alkaline (8.0) is acceptable. Columbine will bloom dependably in either full, sun or part shade. A Shadier site in the hottest areas of the hardiness zone will ensure blooming throughout the summer. Fertilizing is easy and only needs to be done once. A slow release, well balanced plant food is recommended. Mulching with organic compost or leaves in the fall will help the plant to overwinter successfully.

Pruning and cutting back of Columbine is only needed as the blooms die back late in the summer. Cutting the whole plant back by half in the mid summer may encourage a late flush of blooms. Mildews and rusts are sometimes an issue with Columbine as the summer goes on. Because Columbine is a herbaceous perennial, infections of mildews do not generally cause problems for the following year. The best way to handle this is to cut out the infected foliage so that it does not spread to the rest of the plant. 

Earlybird™ Purple Blue Columbine Spacing

Earlybird™ is more compact than traditional Columbine and can be planted slightly closer. The height of 9-12 inches and width of 8-12 inches make this a great size to add to containers in the same manner as an annual. Spacing of 8 inches on center when planting in the garden bed will ensure proper air circulation around the plants to help keep pests and diseases away.

Earlybird™ Purple Blue Columbine Information

USDA Hardiness Zones: 3 - 9
Plant Type: Perennials
Light Exposure: Full Shade to Partial Shade (0 - 4 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)
Mature Height: 9 - 11 Inches
Mature Spread: 8 - 12 Inches
Spacing: 8 - 12 Inches
Habit: Mounded
Flower Color(s): Blue, Purple
Flower Description: Bi-Color Bloom
Bloom Period: Early Spring Through Summer
Foliage Type: Herbaceous
Foliage Color(s): Green
Foliage Description:
Seasonal Interest: Spring Flowering, Summer Flowering
Watering: Average
Resists: Deer, Rabbit
Tolerates: Salt
Attracts: Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Container Role:
Uses: Containers, Wildlife Gardens
Features: Attracts Pollinators, Cut Flowers
Brand:
Common Name: Earlybird™ Purple Blue Columbine
Other Name(s):
Scientific Name: AQUILEGIA EARLYBIRD `PURPLE BLUE`
SKU:
1014503-pc

Container Sizes

Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on; type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.

4.5 Pot

4.5" Pot
 Also Know As:
   4.5" Container

 Plant Age:
   ~ 6 months
 Plant Size:
   ~ 3"-6"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
 Volume:
   1.42 quarts

Quart Pot

Quart Pot
 Also Know As:
   Quart

 Plant Age:
   ~ 6 months - 1 year
 Plant Size:
   ~ 4"-8"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
 Volume:
   1.50 quarts

2.5 Quart

2.5 Quart
 Also Know As:
   2.5 Quart Pot

 Plant Age:
   ~ 1.5 - 2 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 8"-12"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
 Volume:
   2.20-2.30 quarts

#1 Pot

#1 Pot
 Also Know As:
   #1 Container
    1 Gallon
 Plant Age:
   ~ 1.5 - 2 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 10"-14"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 7"H x 7.75"W
 Volume:
   2.26-3.73 quarts

#2 Pot

#2 Pot
 Also Know As:
   #2 Container
    2 Gallon
 Plant Age:
   ~ 1.5 - 3 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 12"-18"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
 Volume:
   1.19-1.76 gallons

#3 Pot

#3 Pot
 Also Know As:
   #3 Container
    3 Gallon
 Plant Age:
   ~ 2 - 4 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 12"-30"
 Pot Size:
   ~9.5"H x 11"W
 Volume:
   2.32-2.76 gallons


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Plant Addicts guarantees your plant(s) will arrive happy and healthy, but the plant(s) are being shipped through the mail and accidents happen. If the plant is dead, has dried out roots or the incorrect item was shipped just notify Plant Addicts within 3 days upon delivery. We may ask for pictures but will try to make it as easy as possible for you. Please note plant(s) with damaged branches or wilted leaves will not qualify for this guarantee. Plants are very resilient and will rebound quickly when cared for correctly.

For information on how to care for you new plant please check out our guide. Guide: How to Care for Your New Plant(s)

Plant Addicts Warranty - 1 Year (Extra Purchase Required)

We encourage all plant lovers to purchase the Plant Addicts Warranty whether you’re new or an expert. There are many variables outside our control and yours that can cause the demise of your plant(s). Examples would be hungry animals, drought, poor soil conditions, over watering, disease, insects & many other factors. The Plant Addicts Warranty is a 1 year warranty protecting you from all the unknowns and will replace your plant if it moves on to the plant afterlife.

The warranty is purchased on a per plant basis and must be purchased at the same time as the plant purchase. We will cover 100% of the price of the plant but the warranty does not cover shipping cost. Simply let us know if your plant has died within one year of receiving it and we’ll get you a new one shipped out. We may ask for photos for documentation purposes but again we’ll try to make it as easy as possible.

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Planter Shipping

Standard Colors: 2-3 business days

Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color(s) of your choice

Please Note: On special orders there can not be any cancellations

Plant Shipping

Time of Order:

Summer Shipping

  • If there is extreme heat we’ll delay shipping.  
    • We’ll have to review what areas the plants are traveling through along with your location


Once your plant is shipped you’ll receive an email with tracking information. Depending on the above criteria we’ll ship your plant(s) towards beginning of the following week from your order. We put together this helpful guide of what to do when you receive your plants in the mail.

It is important to know that all of our plants are clearly labeled for which growing zones the plant can survive in. The plants are thoroughly trialed and tested in every growing zone before we state the plant can grow in a zone. Again, our #1 priority is to ship the plants to you healthy and ready to thrive in your location. So we will do everything in our power to do so.