Overview
Aquilegia chrysantha 'Yellow Queen' is a bushy herbaceous perennial in the genus Aquilegia, part of the Ranunculaceae family, with deciduous foliage. It typically grows around 1-1.5 metres tall and 0.1-0.5 metres wide, reaching full size in around 1-2 years. Aquilegia chrysantha 'Yellow Queen' grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include cottage and informal garden, wildlife gardens, flower borders and beds and underplanting of roses and shrubs. It is native to Southwestern United States and Northwestern Mexico.
About
Aquilegia chrysantha, the golden columbine, is a perennial herbaceous flowering plant native to the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico. The plant, with a height of between 40 centimetres (16 in) and 120 centimetres (47 in), has yellow flowers.
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About the genus
Aquilegia, commonly known as columbines, is a genus of perennial flowering plants in the family Ranunculaceae (buttercups). The genus includes between 70 and 400 taxa with natural ranges across the Northern Hemisphere. Natural and introduced populations of Aquilegia exist on all continents but Antarctica.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Aquilegia
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, East-facing, North-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
Aquilegia chrysantha 'Yellow Queen' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Bushy
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Height
- 1-1.5 metres
- Spread
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Time to full height
- 1-2 years
- Suggested uses
- Cottage and informal garden, Wildlife gardens, Flower borders and beds, Underplanting of roses and shrubs
- Native to
- Southwestern United States, Northwestern Mexico
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Aquilegia chrysantha 'Yellow Queen'
- Cultivation
- Prefers well-drained soil and a position in full sun to partial shade. Tolerates a range of soil types including clay, loam, and sand. Requires regular watering to maintain moist but well-drained conditions.
- Pruning
- Deadhead spent flowers to encourage prolonged blooming. Cut back foliage after flowering to promote fresh growth.
- Propagation
- Seed, Division
- Pest resistance
- Aphids, Caterpillars, Leaf miners, Aquilegia gall midge, Aquilegia sawfly
- Disease resistance
- Powdery mildews, Aquilegia downy mildew
Frequently asked questions
How do I grow Aquilegia chrysantha 'Yellow Queen'?
Prefers well-drained soil and a position in full sun to partial shade. Tolerates a range of soil types including clay, loam, and sand. Requires regular watering to maintain moist but well-drained conditions.
Where is the best place to plant Aquilegia chrysantha 'Yellow Queen'?
Aquilegia chrysantha 'Yellow Queen' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Aquilegia chrysantha 'Yellow Queen' need?
Aquilegia chrysantha 'Yellow Queen' is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including clay, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
How do I prune Aquilegia chrysantha 'Yellow Queen'?
Deadhead spent flowers to encourage prolonged blooming. Cut back foliage after flowering to promote fresh growth.
How big does Aquilegia chrysantha 'Yellow Queen' grow?
Aquilegia chrysantha 'Yellow Queen' reaches a height of 1-1.5 metres and a spread of 0.1-0.5 metres. It takes around 1-2 years to reach full size.
Is Aquilegia chrysantha 'Yellow Queen' hardy in the UK?
Aquilegia chrysantha 'Yellow Queen' has an RHS hardiness rating of H5, meaning it is hardy in most of the UK, tolerating -15 to -10°C.
How do I propagate Aquilegia chrysantha 'Yellow Queen'?
Seed, Division.
More in the Aquilegia genus
- Aquilegia 'Blue Barlow'Columbine
- Aquilegia 'Kristall'Columbine
- Aquilegia flabellata 'Ministar'Fan Columbine
- Aquilegia nigrescensColumbines
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