
Light Needs

Mature Height

Mature Spread

Growing Zones
The white flowers of the Earlybird™ White Columbine are a welcome sign of spring. This beauty features a monochromatic look with white inner petals surrounded by white spurred petals. This Aquilegia cultivar starts to bloom in early spring with a 10 to 12 day flowering window. The white blooms are offset by delicate green foliage.
This plant grows as a perennial in USDA growing zones 3 through 9, and it is a natural fit for borders, mass plantings, or containers. The beautiful white flowers make a striking specimen or will complement any other early blooming planting. Plant near the front of a bed so the flowers of this compact perennial will be visible. Cut flowers can last for up to two weeks and look lovely in arrangements. Columbine will welcome butterflies and hummingbirds but is not favored by deer and rabbits.
Earlybird™ White Columbine Care
This plant prefers full shade, so find a spot with about 4 hours of sunlight. New plants will need water when the top few inches of the soil dries out, but established plants will benefit from weekly waterings. Use acidic soil that is rich and well-draining. Apply a balanced fertilizer once a month during the growing season.
Remove spent flowers to keep the plant looking tidy and prevent it from self-seeding. Leave the greenery in place after the flowers fade and cut back most of the growth in the fall. Trim just above the basal leaves or the lowest level of foliage to protect the roots from chilly winter weather. Remove any dead growth in the spring.
Earlybird™ White Columbine Spacing
This plant will grow 9 to 11 inches tall and 8 to 12 inches wide. Create a full and continuous planting by spacing Columbine 8 to 12 inches apart. A 12-inch pot is big enough for one plant.
Earlybird™ White 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): White |
Flower Description: |
Bloom Period: |
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™ White Columbine |
Other Name(s): |
Scientific Name: AQUILEGIA EARLYBIRD `WHITE` |
- SKU:
- 1231014502-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.

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

#2 Pot
Also Known 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 Known 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

#5 Pot
Also Known As:
#5 Container
5 Gallon
Plant Age:
~3-4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 20" - 60"
Pot Size:
~11" H x 10 1/2” W
Volume:
3.5 - 4 gallons

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Pre-Ordered Plants
Pre-ordered plants are scheduled to ship in Spring 2025. We carefully plan our shipping dates based on your USDA Plant Hardiness Zone to ensure optimal planting conditions upon arrival. Want it sooner/later? Reach out, and we'll try our best to accommodate.
Estimated Spring Shipping Schedule
Estimated ship week for pre-ordered plants will ship based on growing zones as shown below.
Growing Zone | Estimated Ship Week |
---|---|
Zone 10 | March 24th |
Zone 9 | March 31st |
Zone 8 | April 7th |
Zone 7 | April 14th |
Zone 6b | April 21st |
Zone 6a | April 28th |
Zone 5b | May 5th |
Zone 5a | May 12th |
Zone 4 | May 19th |
Zone 3 | May 26th |
Note: These are only estimated ship dates. Plants may ship out later depending on weather & growing conditions of the plant.
Note: Only plants indicated as pre-order will ship as shown above. All other plants and hard goods will ship as normal.
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