Overview
Aquilegia vulgaris var. flore-pleno 'Dorothy Rose' (Dorothy Series) (d) is a clump-forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Aquilegia, part of the Ranunculaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Aquilegia vulgaris var. flore-pleno 'Dorothy Rose' (Dorothy Series) (d) 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 vulgaris var. flore-pleno 'Dorothy Rose' (Dorothy Series) is a herbaceous perennial cultivar of the Aquilegia genus, known for its clump-forming habit and deciduous foliage. Like others in its genus, it produces upright stems with bell-shaped flowers featuring wide-spreading sepals and petals with spurs, arranged on branched stalks. This cultivar thrives in full sun or partial shade, preferring moist but well-drained loam or sandy soils with a range of pH levels. It is hardy in the UK (H6, H7) and is suitable for cottage gardens, informal spaces, wildlife gardens, and as cut flowers during spring and summer.
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 vulgaris var. flore-pleno 'Dorothy Rose' (Dorothy Series) (d) 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 vulgaris var. flore-pleno 'Dorothy Rose' (Dorothy Series) (d)
- 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 vulgaris var. flore-pleno 'Dorothy Rose' (Dorothy Series) (d)?
Aquilegia vulgaris var. flore-pleno 'Dorothy Rose' (Dorothy Series) (d) prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Aquilegia vulgaris var. flore-pleno 'Dorothy Rose' (Dorothy Series) (d) need?
Aquilegia vulgaris var. flore-pleno 'Dorothy Rose' (Dorothy Series) (d) 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 vulgaris var. flore-pleno 'Dorothy Rose' (Dorothy Series) (d) hardy in the UK?
Aquilegia vulgaris var. flore-pleno 'Dorothy Rose' (Dorothy Series) (d) 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 vulgaris var. flore-pleno 'Dorothy Rose' (Dorothy Series) (d)?
Seed, Division.
More in the Aquilegia genus
- Aquilegia 'Blue Barlow'Columbine
- Aquilegia 'Kristall'Columbine
- Aquilegia flabellata 'Ministar'Fan Columbine
- Aquilegia nigrescensColumbines
