Aquilegia vulgaris nivea (White Columbine) — Clump-forming

Overview

Aquilegia vulgaris nivea is a clump-forming perennial in the genus Aquilegia, part of the Ranunculaceae family, with deciduous foliage. It typically grows around 1.0 m tall. Aquilegia vulgaris nivea 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. It is native to Europe.

About

Aquilegia vulgaris nivea is a clump-forming cultivar of the Aquilegia genus, belonging to the Ranunculaceae family. This deciduous plant thrives in full sun or partial shade and prefers sheltered south, east, or west-facing aspects. It grows well in moist but well-drained loam or sandy soils with a pH ranging from acid to alkaline. Hardy in UK zones H6 and H7, it is suitable for cottage gardens, informal spaces, wildlife gardens, and can be used as cut flowers. Propagation is typically done by seed sown in spring, late summer, or early autumn.

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, East, West-facing
Exposure: Sheltered
UK hardiness: H6, H7

Plant details

Aquilegia vulgaris nivea size, habit and characteristics

Plant type: Perennial
Habit: Clump-forming
Foliage: Deciduous
Height: 1.0 m
Suggested uses: Cottage gardens, Informal spaces, Wildlife gardens, Cut flowers
Native to: Europe
Toxicity: Toxic if ingested