- USDA Hardiness Zones 3-9
- Height 20-28 Inches Tall
- Spread 1.5-2 Feet Wide
A series of Songbird that faces up! The Songbird 'Cardinal' Columbine blooms are positioned up so you can better enjoy their beauty! The flowers appear in clusters of large red and white blooms. This one will bring hummingbirds to your yard and remain unbothered by deer.
The foliage is a deep green and grows upright. On top of its stems, the clusters of red and white blooms open and face upwards. Flowering season is late spring to early summer. The Songbird 'Cardinal' Columbine grows to a garden height of twenty to twenty-eight inches and reaches a spread of eighteen to twenty-four inches. It can be used as a filler in your containers, plant in your landscape as a focal point, it does well when mass planted, and its cut flowers are the addition you need for your arrangements.
Songbird 'Cardinal' Columbine Care
Plant in full to part sun. The Songbird 'Cardinal' Columbine needs four to six hours of sun per day. Water needs are average. Soil should be moist and well drained. This perennial will tolerate varying Ph levels and different soil types. To encourage rebloom and improve appearance, remove spent blooms as needed. Apply controlled release fertilizer in the spring. After flowering trim dead foliage to the ground.
Songbird 'Cardinal' Columbine Spacing
If desired use for the Songbird 'Cardinal' Columbine is container planting, be sure to pick a five to seven-gallon sized container. In your landscape spacing should be eighteen to twenty-four inches, center on center for the health and longevity of your plant.
Songbird 'Cardinal' Columbine Plant Facts
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 3-9 |
| Flower Color(s): Red |
| Bloom Period: Spring to Summer |
| Foliage Color(s): Green |
| Light Exposure: Partial Sun to Full Sun |
| Height Class: Medium |
| Height: 20-28 Inches |
| Spread: 1.5-2 Feet |
| Spacing: 1.5-2 Feet |
| Habit: Upright |
| Watering: Average |
| Drought Tolerant: Yes |
| Resists: Deer |
| Attracts: Hummingbirds |
| Features: Drought |
| Scientific Name: Songbird 'Cardinal' Aquilegia hybrid |
| Common Name: Songbird 'Cardinal' Columbine |
| Other Name(s): n/a |
| Brand: Proven Selections |
- SKU:
- AQUSC
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 |
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