About

Aquilegia 'Florida' (State Series) is a vertical-growing species that reaches a height of up to 75 cm. It features dissected foliage and produces vibrant yellow blooms complemented by pale spurs and sepals.

About the genus

Aquilegia consists of herbaceous perennials that grow in clumps, characterized by their long-stemmed, three-parted basal leaves. The upright, leafy stems support bell-shaped blooms featuring wide-spreading sepals and petals that possess spurs, all arranged on branched stalks.

Growing conditions

Sunlight
Full sun, Partial shade
Soil type
Loam, Sand
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moisture
Moist but well-drained
Aspect
East-facing, South-facing
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness
H5

Plant details

Plant type
Herbaceous Perennial
Habit
Bushy
Foliage
Deciduous
Height
0.5-1 metres
Spread
0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height
2-5 years
Suggested uses
Cottage and informal garden, City and courtyard gardens

Care notes

Cultivation
Grow in fertile, moist but well-drained soil, in full sun or partial shade
Pruning
Cut back after flowering
Propagation
Propagate by seed sown in spring, late summer or early autumn
Pest resistance
May be susceptible to aphids
Disease resistance
May be susceptible to powdery mildews and aquilegia downy mildew