Overview
Aquilegia 'Spring Magic White' is a clump forming perennial in the genus Aquilegia, part of the Ranunculaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Aquilegia 'Spring Magic White' grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates well-drained soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include borders, rock gardens and cottage gardens.
About
Aquilegia 'Spring Magic White' is a perennial cultivar of the Aquilegia genus, commonly known as columbines, which belong to the buttercup family Ranunculaceae. This cultivar thrives in well-drained, moist soil and prefers full sun to partial shade conditions. Hardy to UK zone H5, it is suitable for borders, rock gardens, and cottage gardens. After flowering, cutting back the plant encourages fresh growth, and propagation can be achieved through seed or division.
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
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- moist
- Aspect
- East-facing, South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
Aquilegia 'Spring Magic White' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- perennial
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- borders, rock gardens, cottage gardens
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Aquilegia 'Spring Magic White'
- Cultivation
- Prefers well-drained soil and partial shade; avoid waterlogged conditions.
- Pruning
- Cut back after flowering to encourage 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 'Spring Magic White'?
Prefers well-drained soil and partial shade; avoid waterlogged conditions.
Where is the best place to plant Aquilegia 'Spring Magic White'?
Aquilegia 'Spring Magic White' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Aquilegia 'Spring Magic White' need?
Aquilegia 'Spring Magic White' grows best in well-drained soil. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist.
How do I prune Aquilegia 'Spring Magic White'?
Cut back after flowering to encourage fresh growth.
Is Aquilegia 'Spring Magic White' hardy in the UK?
Aquilegia 'Spring Magic 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 White'?
Seed, division.
More in the Aquilegia genus
- Aquilegia 'Blue Barlow'Columbine
- Aquilegia 'Kristall'Columbine
- Aquilegia flabellata 'Ministar'Fan Columbine
- Aquilegia nigrescensColumbines
