Overview
Aquilegia 'Spring Magic Blue&White' is a perennial in the genus Aquilegia, part of the Ranunculaceae family. Aquilegia 'Spring Magic Blue&White' grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates well-drained soils and neutral and slightly acidic pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include borders, rock gardens and containers.
About
Aquilegia 'Spring Magic Blue&White' is a perennial cultivar of the columbine genus, Aquilegia, which belongs to the Ranunculaceae family. This cultivar thrives in well-drained, moist soil with a neutral to slightly acidic pH and prefers full sun to partial shade in a sheltered aspect, such as east or west-facing positions. It is hardy in the UK (H5) and suitable for borders, rock gardens, and containers. Care involves deadheading spent flowers to promote further blooming and cutting back after flowering. Propagation can be done by seed or division. Note that this plant is toxic.
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
- well-drained
- Soil pH
- neutral, slightly acidic
- Soil moisture
- moist
- Aspect
- east, west
- Exposure
- sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
Aquilegia 'Spring Magic Blue&White' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- perennial
- Suggested uses
- borders, rock gardens, containers
- Toxicity
- toxic
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Aquilegia 'Spring Magic Blue&White'
- Cultivation
- Prefers well-drained soil and partial shade; avoid waterlogging.
- Pruning
- Deadhead spent flowers to encourage further blooming; cut back after flowering.
- Propagation
- seed,division
Frequently asked questions
How do I grow Aquilegia 'Spring Magic Blue&White'?
Prefers well-drained soil and partial shade; avoid waterlogging.
Where is the best place to plant Aquilegia 'Spring Magic Blue&White'?
Aquilegia 'Spring Magic Blue&White' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Aquilegia 'Spring Magic Blue&White' need?
Aquilegia 'Spring Magic Blue&White' grows best in well-drained soil. It prefers neutral and slightly acidic soil. Aim for soil that stays moist.
How do I prune Aquilegia 'Spring Magic Blue&White'?
Deadhead spent flowers to encourage further blooming; cut back after flowering.
Is Aquilegia 'Spring Magic Blue&White' hardy in the UK?
Aquilegia 'Spring Magic Blue&White' 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 'Spring Magic Blue&White'?
Seed,division.
Is Aquilegia 'Spring Magic Blue&White' toxic?
Toxic.
More in the Aquilegia genus
- Aquilegia 'Blue Barlow'Columbine
- Aquilegia 'Kristall'Columbine
- Aquilegia flabellata 'Ministar'Fan Columbine
- Aquilegia nigrescensColumbines
