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- Partial Sun to Full Sun (At Least 5 Hours of Direct Sunlight)
- Mature Height 9 - 12 Inches
- Mature Spread 9 - 12 Inches
- Growing Zones 3 - 9
- Use As A Filler In Containers
You know it’s officially spring when the Earlybird™ Red and White Columbine starts to bloom. Large, beautiful flowers have deep red spurred petals that encircle a layer of white inner petals. These showy flowers are surrounded by delicate, fern-like green foliage. This variety, also known as Aquilegia hybrida, starts to bloom in early spring until late summer.
Feature this Columbine in borders, mass plantings, or containers. The lovely blooms also make stunning cut flowers. Red varieties of Columbine are a favorite with hummingbirds and attract other pollinators like bees. This beauty grows as a perennial in USDA zones 3 through 9.
Earlybird™ Red and White Columbine Care
This plant needs full to part sun but growing in part sun will prolong the blooming cycle. New plants need consistently damp soil, but established plants need water once a week. Container-grown plants will need more frequent water. Use mildly acidic soil that allows for good drainage.
Apply water-soluble fertilizer once a month during the growing season to support healthy and consistent growth. Remove spent flowers before the plant has a chance to self-seed. Trim back most of the growth in the fall, but keep the basal leaves or the lowest level of foliage. Leaving some foliage will protect the roots against the winter chill, and dead growth can be removed in the spring.
Earlybird™ Red and White Columbine Spacing
This plant maintains a compact growth habit and will reach 9 to 12 inches tall and wide. The plants can be spaced as close as 9 to 12 inches apart to create a dense mass planting. Leave more space if that is the desired look or feature one Columbine in a 12-inch container.
Earlybird™ Red and White Columbine Information
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 3 - 9 |
| Plant Type: Perennials |
| Light Exposure: Partial Sun to Full Sun (At Least 5 Hours of Direct Sunlight) |
| Mature Height: 9 - 12 Inches |
| Mature Spread: 9 - 12 Inches |
| Spacing: 9 - 12 Inches |
| Habit: Upright |
| Flower Color(s): Red, White |
| Flower Description: |
| Bloom Period: Early Summer, Late Spring |
| Foliage Type: Herbaceous |
| Foliage Color(s): Green |
| Foliage Description: |
| Seasonal Interest: Spring Flowering, Summer Flowering |
| Watering: Average |
| Resists: Deer, Rabbit |
| Tolerates: N/A |
| Attracts: Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
| Container Role: Filler |
| Uses: Borders, Containers, Mass Planting, Wildlife Gardens |
| Features: Attracts Pollinators, Cut Flowers, Low Maintenance |
| Brand: Proven Winners |
| Common Name: Earlybird™ Red and White Columbine |
| Other Name(s): |
| Scientific Name: Aquilegia hybrida |
- SKU:
- AQUER
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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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.