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- Full Shade to Partial Shade (0 - 4 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)
- Mature Height 9 - 12 Inches
- Mature Spread 9 - 12 Inches
- Growing Zones 3 - 9
- Use As A Filler In Containers
A firm favorite of gardeners, Columbine or Granny’s Bonnet as they are affectionately known, is a low-maintenance perennial that flowers in spring. The Earlybird™ Red Yellow Columbine, as its name suggests, displays deep red and yellow blooms from spring until early summer. Botanically named Aquilegia Earlybird™ Red Yellow, this perennial forms a soft mound of delicate, green foliage, which its blooms grow upon.
Loved by pollinators and resisted by deer and rabbits, this plant truly is a winner. Native to the Northern hemisphere, this perennial will die back later in the season to reappear the following spring. Perfectly suited for cottage, informal or woodland planting schemes, this Earlybird™ can be grown in containers or directly in the ground.
Earlybird™ Red Yellow Columbine Care
As a woodland plant, aquilegias are best grown in partial or dappled shade. Although relatively unfussy, columbines prefer neutral and moist, but free-draining soil to thrive. If grown on fertile soil, columbines do not require supplementary fertilizing. However, if growing Earlybird™ Red Yellow Columbine in relatively poor soil, a monthly, balanced liquid feed can be beneficial. Applying a layer of garden compost or other organic matter in spring will help keep the soil moist and keep any weeds at bay.
After flowering, the faded blooms can be left to provide interesting seed heads or deadheaded. In spring, any dead or damaged foliage can be removed from the base of the plant for new growth to take its place. The sap of columbines can be an irritant, and thus gloves are advisable when handling this plant.
Earlybird™ Red Yellow Columbine Spacing
The Earlybird™ Red Yellow Columbine grows to a height of 9-11 inches by 8-12 inches wide. If planting more than one of these stunning perennials, a spacing of 10-12 inches between plants is recommended.
Earlybird Red Yellow 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 - 12 Inches |
| Mature Spread: 9 - 12 Inches |
| Spacing: 8 - 12 Inches |
| Habit: Mounded, Upright |
| Flower Color(s): Red, Yellow |
| Flower Description: |
| 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: Filler |
| Uses: Borders, Containers, Mass Planting, Wildlife Gardens |
| Features: Attracts Pollinators, Cut Flowers, Low Maintenance |
| Brand: |
| Common Name: Earlybird Red Yellow Columbine |
| Other Name(s): |
| Scientific Name: Aquilegia EARLYBIRD Red Yellow |
- SKU:
- 1231015068-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
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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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
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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.