About
This erect, herbaceous perennial to 40cm tall, with ferny foliage. In spring it produces slender stems which bear airy clusters of pendent, purple-pink flowers to 1.5cm long.
About the genus
Semiaquilegia are a genus of 7 small, sometimes short-lived perennials. They are similar to Aquilegia but have spurless flowers which are swollen at the base.
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun, Partial shade
Soil typeClay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectEast-facing, South-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH5
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitColumnar upright
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCottage and informal garden, Rock garden
Care notes
CultivationGrow in moderately fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained, neutral to slightly acid soil in full sun with some midday shade, or in partial shade. Shelter from cold, drying winds
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by seed sown as soon as ripe
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to slugs and snails
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free