Overview
Aquilegia flabellata 'Cameo Pink' (Cameo Series) is a clump-forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Aquilegia, part of the Ranunculaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Aquilegia flabellata 'Cameo Pink' (Cameo Series) grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates loam and sand soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6, H7. Suggested uses include cottage gardens, informal spaces, wildlife gardens and cut flowers.
About
Aquilegia flabellata is a species of perennial flowering plant in the genus Aquilegia in the family Ranunculaceae. Native to North and East Asia, the species is found in China, Korea, Mongolia, the Russian Far East, and Japan.
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
- Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, East-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H6, H7
Plant details
Aquilegia flabellata 'Cameo Pink' (Cameo Series) size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Clump-forming
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Cottage gardens, Informal spaces, Wildlife gardens, Cut flowers
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Aquilegia flabellata 'Cameo Pink' (Cameo Series)
- Propagation
- Seed, Division
- Pest resistance
- Aphids, Caterpillars, Leaf miners, Aquilegia gall midge, Aquilegia sawfly
- Disease resistance
- Powdery mildew, Aquilegia downy mildew
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Aquilegia flabellata 'Cameo Pink' (Cameo Series)?
Aquilegia flabellata 'Cameo Pink' (Cameo Series) prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Aquilegia flabellata 'Cameo Pink' (Cameo Series) need?
Aquilegia flabellata 'Cameo Pink' (Cameo Series) grows best in loam and sand soil. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Aquilegia flabellata 'Cameo Pink' (Cameo Series) hardy in the UK?
Aquilegia flabellata 'Cameo Pink' (Cameo Series) has an RHS hardiness rating of H6, meaning it is very hardy, tolerating -20 to -15°C across most of the UK.
How do I propagate Aquilegia flabellata 'Cameo Pink' (Cameo Series)?
Seed, Division.
More in the Aquilegia genus
- Aquilegia 'Blue Barlow'Columbine
- Aquilegia 'Kristall'Columbine
- Aquilegia flabellata 'Ministar'Fan Columbine
- Aquilegia nigrescensColumbines
